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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL04 LBZMOT history

LL04 LBZ is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

LL04 LBZ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
78,788 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 LBZ
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
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 LBZ was last recorded at 78,788 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2015: 53,287 miles, lower than 81,272 miles on 29 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,741 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
4,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,788 miles
  • 2022 – 77,018 miles
  • 2020 – 76,050 miles
  • 2019 – 73,943 miles
  • 2018 – 70,150 miles
  • 2017 – 63,091 miles
  • 2016 – 56,834 miles
  • 2015 – 53,287 miles
  • 2014 – 81,272 miles
  • 2011 – 32,394 miles
  • 2010 – 26,597 miles
  • 2009 – 20,368 miles
  • 2008 – 15,218 miles
  • 2007 – 11,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,788 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,788 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,788 miles
    Test number
    306711762032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,741 miles (+1,723)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    181196968393
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,018 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    389673804554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    646797730500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail76,050 miles (+99)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    723932608459
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,951 miles (+2,008)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    244481925153
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre dry rotted on side wall and worn 245 45 17
    • AdvisoryLeft and right front radius arm front bushes worn

  7. Pass73,943 miles (+3,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    851563166252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    679802752136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,150 miles (+7,059)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    808748204681
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    126459942248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail63,091 miles (+3,777)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    946557694160
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass59,314 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    112949105895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,834 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    556672654585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,287 miles (-27,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    635539335127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,272 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,272 miles
    Test number
    209049044495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail81,270 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,270 miles
    Test number
    209578744439
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass75,973 km
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,973 km
    Test number
    167492343160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,394 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,394 miles
    Test number
    167059481180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,597 miles (+6,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,597 miles
    Test number
    604320280153
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR BADLY ON INNER EDGE

  20. Pass20,368 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,368 miles
    Test number
    332128369182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,218 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,218 miles
    Test number
    194561468116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,683 miles
    Test number
    283783777415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 LBZ

Does LL04 LBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 LBZ expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 LBZ?
The MOT on LL04 LBZ expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 LBZ done?
LL04 LBZ was recorded at 78,788 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
Has LL04 LBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 LBZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 LBZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 LBZ find?
LL04 LBZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front valve stem slightly damaged; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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