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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LL04 EFMMOT history

LL04 EFM is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 7 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 244,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LL04 EFM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
244,101 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 EFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 EFM was last recorded at 244,101 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 9,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,654 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,447 miles
Average per year
10,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,101 miles
  • 2024 – 234,654 miles
  • 2023 – 227,689 miles
  • 2022 – 221,388 miles
  • 2021 – 211,570 miles
  • 2020 – 205,363 miles
  • 2019 – 191,467 miles
  • 2018 – 179,769 miles
  • 2017 – 167,958 miles
  • 2016 – 156,785 miles
  • 2015 – 140,667 miles
  • 2014 – 131,688 miles
  • 2013 – 122,290 miles
  • 2012 – 115,061 miles
  • 2011 – 96,486 miles
  • 2010 – 81,073 miles
  • 2009 – 65,183 miles
  • 2008 – 56,360 miles
  • 2007 – 46,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,101 miles (+9,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    244,101 miles
    Test number
    767973760109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass234,654 miles (+6,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    234,654 miles
    Test number
    712929406893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass227,689 miles (+6,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    227,689 miles
    Test number
    513304928531
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass221,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    221,388 miles
    Test number
    606148269932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail221,388 miles (+9,818)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,388 miles
    Test number
    270502611510
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, sway bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass211,570 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,570 miles
    Test number
    167839325918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail211,566 miles (+6,203)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,566 miles
    Test number
    768458308070
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass205,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,363 miles
    Test number
    828202225717
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail205,363 miles (+13,896)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,363 miles
    Test number
    154945106003
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass191,467 miles (+11,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,467 miles
    Test number
    721071219192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass179,769 miles (+11,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    179,769 miles
    Test number
    841781607093
    • AdvisoryHeadlight image poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 2mm

  12. Pass167,958 miles (+11,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,958 miles
    Test number
    401544352170
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to perish

  13. Pass156,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    156,785 miles
    Test number
    288473848451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o.s steering arm

  14. Fail156,785 miles (+16,118)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,785 miles
    Test number
    347114770956
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o.s steering arm

  15. Pass140,667 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,667 miles
    Test number
    545072445152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,688 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,688 miles
    Test number
    726185104260
    • NoteSuspension warning on
    • NoteTpm warning on

  17. Fail131,685 miles (+9,395)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,685 miles
    Test number
    107924404229
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSuspension warning on
    • NoteTpm warning on

  18. Pass122,290 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    808867513255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Fail122,283 miles (+7,222)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,283 miles
    Test number
    759560413204
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass115,061 miles (+18,575)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,061 miles
    Test number
    518430332267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.

  21. Pass96,486 miles (+15,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    729545231259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    984523400223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,073 miles (+15,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    602810400250
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass65,183 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,183 miles
    Test number
    290408779420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,360 miles (+9,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    301615488138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass46,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    880199997165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 EFM

Does LL04 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 EFM is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 EFM?
The MOT on LL04 EFM is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 EFM done?
LL04 EFM was recorded at 244,101 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,761 miles a year.
Has LL04 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 EFM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 EFM 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 EFM find?
LL04 EFM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm.

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