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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL04 GZNMOT history

LL04 GZN is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2023
Mileage
138,538 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 GZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 GZN was last recorded at 138,538 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 3,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,859 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,679 miles
Average per year
7,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,538 miles
  • 2021 – 134,859 miles
  • 2020 – 131,785 miles
  • 2019 – 120,216 miles
  • 2018 – 108,896 miles
  • 2017 – 96,771 miles
  • 2016 – 86,159 miles
  • 2015 – 81,707 miles
  • 2014 – 75,010 miles
  • 2013 – 69,138 miles
  • 2012 – 61,767 miles
  • 2011 – 51,761 miles
  • 2010 – 43,553 miles
  • 2009 – 35,541 miles
  • 2008 – 28,008 miles
  • 2007 – 21,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,538 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,538 miles (+3,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    489870195289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass134,859 miles (+3,074)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,859 miles
    Test number
    543021381489
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,785 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,785 miles
    Test number
    655976116109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,782 miles (+11,566)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,782 miles
    Test number
    353309317981
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass120,216 miles (+241)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,216 miles
    Test number
    548352779132
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail119,975 miles (+11,079)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    351150083233
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass108,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    869276782838
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
  8. Fail108,896 miles (+12,125)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    537339392648
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryEml light on and brake warning light on.
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
  9. Pass96,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    402365908148
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect most underside of the vehicle due to undertrays fitted
  10. Fail96,767 miles (+10,608)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,767 miles
    Test number
    797647098508
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEML indicating fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect most underside of the vehicle due to undertrays fitted
  11. Pass86,159 miles (+4,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,159 miles
    Test number
    161154673015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
  12. Pass81,707 miles (+6,697)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    757118935158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront headlamps lens glazed not yet affecting beam image.
  13. Pass75,010 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,010 miles
    Test number
    317533834159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHeadlamps glass fading
  14. Fail75,010 miles (+5,872)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,010 miles
    Test number
    349942034138
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHeadlamps glass fading
  15. Pass69,138 miles (+7,371)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    788385333156
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracked/perished.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTPC warning on.
  16. Pass61,767 miles (+10,006)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    126725742170
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to split
  17. Pass51,761 miles (+8,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    808157341117
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
  18. Pass43,553 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,553 miles
    Test number
    590281360178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,541 miles (+7,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    372386969102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass28,008 miles (+6,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    212134058109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass21,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    370443567115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 GZN

Does LL04 GZN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 GZN expired on 11 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 GZN?
The MOT on LL04 GZN expired on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 GZN done?
LL04 GZN was recorded at 138,538 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 7,789 miles a year.
Has LL04 GZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 GZN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LL04 GZN 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 GZN find?
LL04 GZN passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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