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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LL04 EFBMOT history

LL04 EFB is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

LL04 EFB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
154,408 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 EFB
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 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 EFB was last recorded at 154,408 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 7,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,868 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,540 miles
Average per year
8,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,408 miles
  • 2022 – 146,868 miles
  • 2021 – 131,950 miles
  • 2019 – 114,240 miles
  • 2018 – 105,392 miles
  • 2017 – 98,282 miles
  • 2016 – 95,606 miles
  • 2015 – 89,060 miles
  • 2014 – 77,064 miles
  • 2013 – 74,609 miles
  • 2012 – 66,731 miles
  • 2011 – 54,377 miles
  • 2010 – 45,969 miles
  • 2009 – 37,272 miles
  • 2008 – 26,762 miles
  • 2007 – 26,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,408 miles (+7,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,408 miles
    Test number
    397647806031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,868 miles (+14,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,868 miles
    Test number
    539760606439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass131,950 miles (+17,710)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,950 miles
    Test number
    261887603009
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,240 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,240 miles
    Test number
    935649341859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,219 miles (+8,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,219 miles
    Test number
    967853107110
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass105,392 miles (+7,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    550495998662
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass98,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,282 miles
    Test number
    514372064659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,282 miles (+2,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,282 miles
    Test number
    166419701717
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  9. Pass95,606 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    292712070015
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak

  10. Pass89,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    297693875112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,060 miles (+11,996)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    449280775183
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  12. Pass77,064 miles (+2,455)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    838497624052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass74,609 miles (+7,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    868990123095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass66,731 miles (+12,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    956061562066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,377 miles (+8,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,377 miles
    Test number
    798306841026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    774255550011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail45,969 miles (+8,697)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    662494850073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass37,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,272 miles
    Test number
    401215259012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,272 miles (+10,510)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,272 miles
    Test number
    364084459029
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre bald on inside edge.

  20. Pass26,762 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,762 miles
    Test number
    944663728092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    212547627341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 EFB

Does LL04 EFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 EFB expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 EFB?
The MOT on LL04 EFB expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 EFB done?
LL04 EFB was recorded at 154,408 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 8,447 miles a year.
Has LL04 EFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 EFB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LL04 EFB 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 EFB find?
LL04 EFB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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