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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LL05 KMGMOT history

LL05 KMG is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LL05 KMG silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
188,146 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 KMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 KMG was last recorded at 188,146 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,083 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
11,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,146 miles
  • 2025 – 185,158 miles
  • 2024 – 181,047 miles
  • 2023 – 170,830 miles
  • 2022 – 155,394 miles
  • 2021 – 136,513 miles
  • 2020 – 124,119 miles
  • 2019 – 113,418 miles
  • 2018 – 103,270 miles
  • 2017 – 95,806 miles
  • 2016 – 88,942 miles
  • 2015 – 80,185 miles
  • 2014 – 67,672 miles
  • 2013 – 52,821 miles
  • 2012 – 36,931 miles
  • 2011 – 24,810 miles
  • 2009 – 6 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,146 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    188,146 miles
    Test number
    591661606828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail188,083 miles (+2,925)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,083 miles
    Test number
    832827114156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass185,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,158 miles
    Test number
    952847159644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail185,158 miles (+4,111)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,158 miles
    Test number
    273210605527
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass181,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,047 miles
    Test number
    363939877250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail181,046 miles (+10,216)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,046 miles
    Test number
    239954536558
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass170,830 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,830 miles
    Test number
    177685896779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail170,607 miles (+15,213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,607 miles
    Test number
    533102532488
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass155,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,394 miles
    Test number
    876225480761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,393 miles (+18,880)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,393 miles
    Test number
    422100951624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass136,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,513 miles
    Test number
    774861981917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,513 miles (+12,394)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,513 miles
    Test number
    113604942602
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass124,119 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    103175023239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,418 miles (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,418 miles
    Test number
    932123014920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    687253579897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,270 miles (+7,464)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    463576666645
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  17. Pass95,806 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    905549653257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,942 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    768746839343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,185 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,185 miles
    Test number
    375400858901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,174 miles (+12,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    922003930152
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass67,672 miles (+14,851)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    228573164271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,821 miles (+15,890)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    466835533261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,931 miles (+12,121)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,931 miles
    Test number
    549972042239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,810 miles (+24,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    195295251296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass6 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    6 miles
    Test number
    381888489225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 KMG

Does LL05 KMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 KMG is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 KMG?
The MOT on LL05 KMG is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 KMG done?
LL05 KMG was recorded at 188,146 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 11,094 miles a year.
Has LL05 KMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 KMG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 KMG 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 KMG find?
LL05 KMG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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