BMW logo

BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LL04 EEVMOT history

LL04 EEV is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

LL04 EEV grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
185,736 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL04 EEV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 EEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 EEV was last recorded at 185,736 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 14,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,443 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
14,293 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,736 miles
  • 2024 – 171,443 miles
  • 2023 – 165,520 miles
  • 2022 – 152,183 miles
  • 2021 – 148,879 miles
  • 2019 – 145,201 miles
  • 2018 – 142,686 miles
  • 2017 – 141,047 miles
  • 2016 – 138,241 miles
  • 2015 – 129,687 miles
  • 2014 – 119,825 miles
  • 2013 – 111,976 miles
  • 2011 – 102,520 miles
  • 2010 – 93,973 miles
  • 2009 – 82,558 miles
  • 2008 – 71,451 miles
  • 2007 – 58,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,736 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and exhaust manifold/ turbo (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tps warning light on!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • No smoke detected.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,736 miles (+14,293)1 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,736 miles
    Test number
    184062555237
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and exhaust manifold/ turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass171,443 miles (+5,923)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,443 miles
    Test number
    977102718376
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,520 miles (+13,337)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,520 miles
    Test number
    372870870439
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,183 miles
    Test number
    529336042208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,183 miles (+3,304)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,183 miles
    Test number
    537075414637
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass148,879 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,879 miles
    Test number
    496594724178
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working

  7. Fail148,879 miles (+3,678)2 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,879 miles
    Test number
    207834605182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working

  8. Pass145,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,201 miles
    Test number
    947413156749
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail145,191 miles (+2,505)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    415806509886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 275/35zr18y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned position not the same (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing lamp not working

  10. Pass142,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,686 miles
    Test number
    343571516645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre showing wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTps warning light on!

  11. Fail142,686 miles (+1,639)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,686 miles
    Test number
    358267287918
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre showing wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTps warning light on!

  12. Pass141,047 miles (+2,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    229043639697
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  13. Pass138,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,241 miles
    Test number
    470443328768
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected.

  14. Fail138,241 miles (+8,554)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,241 miles
    Test number
    327051833772
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected.

  15. Pass129,687 miles (+9,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    739575805177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass119,825 miles (+7,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    487584284091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass111,976 miles (+9,456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,976 miles
    Test number
    419565083089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,520 miles (+8,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    377328971436
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass93,973 miles (+11,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    953257130223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass82,558 miles (+11,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,558 miles
    Test number
    202209439241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass71,451 miles (+13,086)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    864581848237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass58,365 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    560724337232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,270 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    701900107256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 EEV

Does LL04 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 EEV expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 EEV?
The MOT on LL04 EEV expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 EEV done?
LL04 EEV was recorded at 185,736 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has LL04 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 EEV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 EEV 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 EEV find?
LL04 EEV failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and exhaust manifold/ turbo, and 11 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL04E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.