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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LL05 KBEMOT history

LL05 KBE is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2023.

LL05 KBE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2024
Mileage
121,660 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 KBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
6 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 KBE was last recorded at 121,660 miles on 6 May 2023, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,214 miles · 15 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
5,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,660 miles
  • 2022 – 120,214 miles
  • 2021 – 118,268 miles
  • 2020 – 117,269 miles
  • 2019 – 115,333 miles
  • 2018 – 113,394 miles
  • 2017 – 110,491 miles
  • 2016 – 105,182 miles
  • 2015 – 96,618 miles
  • 2014 – 90,771 miles
  • 2013 – 84,397 miles
  • 2012 – 75,533 miles
  • 2011 – 63,616 miles
  • 2010 – 55,405 miles
  • 2009 – 45,044 miles
  • 2008 – 32,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,660 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,660 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,660 miles
    Test number
    763519995695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    886627217313
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail120,214 miles (+1,946)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    217992366542
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,268 miles (+999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,268 miles
    Test number
    559150713398
    • 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))

  5. Pass117,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,269 miles
    Test number
    605217792964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,269 miles (+1,936)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,269 miles
    Test number
    432996745403
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass115,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    338603310085
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail115,333 miles (+1,939)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    792361139997
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass113,394 miles (+2,903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,394 miles
    Test number
    785306363771
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass110,491 miles (+5,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    733856623045
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass105,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,182 miles
    Test number
    529971557129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,182 miles (+8,564)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,182 miles
    Test number
    252179900403
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking

  13. Pass96,618 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    365071055019
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  14. Fail96,618 miles (+5,847)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    885191155023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  15. Pass90,771 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    488236174043
    • NoteOil leak around rear diff

  16. Fail90,771 miles (+6,374)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    455875364074
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • NoteOil leak around rear diff

  17. Pass84,397 miles (+8,864)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    605679053010
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak around rear diff

  18. Pass75,533 miles (+11,917)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    156628662462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,616 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    915089551005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,405 miles (+10,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    512164360040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,044 miles (+12,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    153176259094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    571268358072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 KBE

Does LL05 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 KBE expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 KBE?
The MOT on LL05 KBE expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 KBE done?
LL05 KBE was recorded at 121,660 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2023, an average of 5,865 miles a year.
Has LL05 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 KBE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL05 KBE 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 LL05 KBE find?
LL05 KBE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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