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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL04 ALUMOT history

LL04 ALU is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 21 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LL04 ALU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
194,059 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ALU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 ALU was last recorded at 194,059 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 20,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,183 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
20,876 miles
Average per year
8,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,059 miles
  • 2025 – 173,183 miles
  • 2024 – 169,211 miles
  • 2023 – 159,445 miles
  • 2022 – 155,095 miles
  • 2021 – 143,991 miles
  • 2019 – 132,459 miles
  • 2018 – 123,878 miles
  • 2017 – 103,075 miles
  • 2016 – 87,108 miles
  • 2015 – 75,212 miles
  • 2014 – 59,294 miles
  • 2013 – 50,693 miles
  • 2012 – 42,874 miles
  • 2011 – 38,020 miles
  • 2010 – 30,347 miles
  • 2009 – 28,489 miles
  • 2008 – 27,343 miles
  • 2007 – 22,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,059 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,059 miles (+20,876)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    194,059 miles
    Test number
    776321072085
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass173,183 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,183 miles
    Test number
    278791868695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,211 miles (+9,766)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,211 miles
    Test number
    312931314014
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,445 miles (+4,350)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,445 miles
    Test number
    499177171073
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass155,095 miles (+11,104)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,095 miles
    Test number
    179444555440
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted

  6. Pass143,991 miles (+11,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,991 miles
    Test number
    165466214175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass132,459 miles (+8,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,459 miles
    Test number
    927361220848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met - 17%

  8. Pass123,878 miles (+20,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,878 miles
    Test number
    716479014023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,075 miles (+15,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,075 miles
    Test number
    987392973720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,108 miles (+11,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    711365974591
    • AdvisoryFull under-trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass75,212 miles (+15,918)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,212 miles
    Test number
    779562285175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,294 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,294 miles
    Test number
    256768294458
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail59,294 miles (+8,601)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,294 miles
    Test number
    689438794194
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass50,693 miles (+7,819)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,693 miles
    Test number
    207961993459
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass42,874 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,874 miles
    Test number
    545202592138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    138687681143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,020 miles (+7,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    745616581175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass30,347 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,347 miles
    Test number
    931545760112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,489 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    111843669166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,343 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,343 miles
    Test number
    740885668143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    720434467177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 ALU

Does LL04 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 ALU is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ALU?
The MOT on LL04 ALU is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 ALU done?
LL04 ALU was recorded at 194,059 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 8,961 miles a year.
Has LL04 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ALU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on LL04 ALU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 ALU find?
LL04 ALU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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