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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LL04 ZPRMOT history

LL04 ZPR is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 230,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LL04 ZPR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
230,021 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ZPR
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
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 ZPR was last recorded at 230,021 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,748 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,273 miles
Average per year
9,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,021 miles
  • 2025 – 227,748 miles
  • 2024 – 225,144 miles
  • 2023 – 220,792 miles
  • 2022 – 211,910 miles
  • 2021 – 205,673 miles
  • 2020 – 191,288 miles
  • 2019 – 185,150 miles
  • 2018 – 180,152 miles
  • 2017 – 176,238 miles
  • 2016 – 167,187 miles
  • 2015 – 157,210 miles
  • 2014 – 138,474 miles
  • 2013 – 114,972 miles
  • 2012 – 90,214 miles
  • 2011 – 80,097 miles
  • 2010 – 75,216 miles
  • 2009 – 71,472 miles
  • 2008 – 64,355 miles
  • 2007 – 54,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,021 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,021 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    230,021 miles
    Test number
    428013964078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass227,748 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,748 miles
    Test number
    405802312001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass225,144 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    225,144 miles
    Test number
    650082315158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass220,792 miles (+8,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    220,792 miles
    Test number
    499754451042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass211,910 miles (+6,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    211,910 miles
    Test number
    507000885629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass205,673 miles (+14,385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,673 miles
    Test number
    879598220055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass191,288 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,288 miles
    Test number
    904982317593
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass185,150 miles (+4,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,150 miles
    Test number
    891442860839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass180,152 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,152 miles
    Test number
    453930981178
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail180,152 miles (+3,914)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,152 miles
    Test number
    793433279612
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass176,238 miles (+9,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    176,238 miles
    Test number
    249459177174
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bush has movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outter cv boot leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bush has movement

  12. Pass167,187 miles (+9,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    682420106960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass157,210 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    157,210 miles
    Test number
    934354912671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,209 miles (+18,735)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,209 miles
    Test number
    292868527395
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass138,474 miles (+23,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,474 miles
    Test number
    995709114337
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass114,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    608119113361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,972 miles (+24,758)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    927138013378
    • 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)

  18. Pass90,214 miles (+10,117)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,214 miles
    Test number
    826583312381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass80,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    706871321328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail80,095 miles (+4,879)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    195341821394
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,216 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    112571520204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,472 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    940983509216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,355 miles (+10,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    551525308268
    • 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)

  24. Pass54,068 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    664694017230
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

Questions about LL04 ZPR

Does LL04 ZPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 ZPR is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ZPR?
The MOT on LL04 ZPR is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 ZPR done?
LL04 ZPR was recorded at 230,021 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,184 miles a year.
Has LL04 ZPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ZPR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LL04 ZPR 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 ZPR find?
LL04 ZPR passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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