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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LL09 VBMMOT history

LL09 VBM is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LL09 VBM silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,233 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 VBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 VBM was last recorded at 121,233 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 7,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,650 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,583 miles
Average per year
7,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,233 miles
  • 2025 – 113,650 miles
  • 2024 – 106,702 miles
  • 2023 – 100,640 miles
  • 2022 – 96,303 miles
  • 2021 – 89,199 miles
  • 2020 – 83,641 miles
  • 2019 – 79,076 miles
  • 2018 – 73,051 miles
  • 2017 – 65,359 miles
  • 2016 – 57,912 miles
  • 2015 – 49,742 miles
  • 2014 – 41,964 miles
  • 2013 – 33,071 miles
  • 2012 – 21,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,233 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,233 miles (+7,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    674358676318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass113,650 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    979759534299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass106,702 miles (+6,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    346532878952
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass100,640 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    816092820071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass96,303 miles (+7,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,303 miles
    Test number
    236297066830
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass89,199 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,199 miles
    Test number
    599425497446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,641 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    868776672625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,076 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,076 miles
    Test number
    651532064602
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking nearside and offside front suspension lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass73,051 miles (+7,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    282026423346
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside rear approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + cracking nearside + offside front suspension lower front arm inner thrust bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass65,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    398657321701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail65,359 miles (+7,447)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    322094082958
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass57,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    240213242419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail57,912 miles (+8,170)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    654025139632
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass49,742 miles (+7,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    355528079538
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  15. Pass41,964 miles (+8,893)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    226498244245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass33,071 miles (+11,633)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    688413653286
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass21,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,438 miles
    Test number
    286723992143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 VBM

Does LL09 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 VBM is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 VBM?
The MOT on LL09 VBM is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 VBM done?
LL09 VBM was recorded at 121,233 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,087 miles a year.
Has LL09 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 VBM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LL09 VBM 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 LL09 VBM find?
LL09 VBM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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