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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL04 LBXMOT history

LL04 LBX is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
106,275 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 LBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 LBX was last recorded at 106,275 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 10,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,369 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
10,906 miles
Average per year
5,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,275 miles
  • 2022 – 95,369 miles
  • 2021 – 90,196 miles
  • 2020 – 85,367 miles
  • 2019 – 83,320 miles
  • 2018 – 77,907 miles
  • 2017 – 70,040 miles
  • 2016 – 64,263 miles
  • 2015 – 60,486 miles
  • 2014 – 48,150 miles
  • 2012 – 41,722 miles
  • 2011 – 36,316 miles
  • 2010 – 31,566 miles
  • 2009 – 26,403 miles
  • 2008 – 23,589 miles
  • 2007 – 20,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,275 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake hoses perished cracking

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive all over undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,275 miles (+10,906)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    259552616225
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses perished cracking

  2. Pass95,369 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,369 miles
    Test number
    915017668870
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive all over undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Fail95,306 miles (+5,110)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    544244133185
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive all over undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  4. Pass90,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    470206957752
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Fail90,196 miles (+4,829)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    992183672940
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass85,367 miles (+2,047)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    281790341663
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning fault

  7. Pass83,320 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    329301630731
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,299 miles (+5,392)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,299 miles
    Test number
    932300589175
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,907 miles (+7,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,907 miles
    Test number
    698573933474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,040 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    494491443329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,263 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    712453246750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,486 miles (+12,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    874222237256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,150 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    636654244037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,722 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    527999442216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,316 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,316 miles
    Test number
    939137061113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,566 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    213598380199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,403 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    281332089143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass26,403 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    720032789118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,589 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,589 miles
    Test number
    101344288140
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  20. Pass23,589 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,589 miles
    Test number
    132894888126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,356 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,356 miles
    Test number
    564765287169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,336 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,336 miles
    Test number
    923244887180
    • 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 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)

Questions about LL04 LBX

Does LL04 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 LBX expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 LBX?
The MOT on LL04 LBX expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 LBX done?
LL04 LBX was recorded at 106,275 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 5,300 miles a year.
Has LL04 LBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 LBX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 LBX 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 LBX find?
LL04 LBX passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; all brake hoses perished cracking.

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