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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LL05 KTOMOT history

LL05 KTO is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LL05 KTO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,396 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 KTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 KTO was last recorded at 105,396 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,585 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,811 miles
Average per year
4,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,396 miles
  • 2025 – 99,585 miles
  • 2024 – 97,144 miles
  • 2023 – 95,314 miles
  • 2022 – 93,277 miles
  • 2021 – 91,137 miles
  • 2020 – 88,995 miles
  • 2019 – 85,352 miles
  • 2018 – 80,043 miles
  • 2017 – 74,948 miles
  • 2016 – 69,562 miles
  • 2015 – 62,872 miles
  • 2014 – 57,027 miles
  • 2013 – 47,569 miles
  • 2012 – 42,427 miles
  • 2011 – 37,115 miles
  • 2010 – 30,987 miles
  • 2009 – 24,791 miles
  • 2008 – 19,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,396 miles (+5,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,396 miles
    Test number
    884471422868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,585 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,585 miles
    Test number
    458608829815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,144 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    494779241834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,314 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,314 miles
    Test number
    641809726636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,277 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    638474249564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,263 miles (+2,126)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    189080818296
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,137 miles
    Test number
    819796057899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail91,131 miles (+2,136)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    540221257639
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,995 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,995 miles
    Test number
    759654123774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,352 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    541988661448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,043 miles
    Test number
    923383234962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,043 miles (+5,095)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,043 miles
    Test number
    352855480712
    • Repaired at testNearside 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)
  13. Pass74,948 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,948 miles
    Test number
    463117242587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,562 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    394859406929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,872 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    245822735435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    128358444151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,027 miles (+9,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    857228744182
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass47,569 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,569 miles
    Test number
    128522753111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,427 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,427 miles
    Test number
    359642752120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,115 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    846591861167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,987 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    264626360177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,791 miles (+5,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,791 miles
    Test number
    502094379119
    • NoteDampness around o/s/f brake caliper bleed nippel and hose conection
  23. Pass19,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,707 miles
    Test number
    821984208255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 KTO

Does LL05 KTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 KTO is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 KTO?
The MOT on LL05 KTO is valid until 28 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 KTO done?
LL05 KTO was recorded at 105,396 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,712 miles a year.
Has LL05 KTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 KTO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL05 KTO 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 KTO find?
LL05 KTO passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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