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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 XAHMOT history

LL09 XAH is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LL09 XAH silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,301 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 XAH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 XAH was last recorded at 188,301 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,048 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
9,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,301 miles
  • 2025 – 188,048 miles
  • 2024 – 180,405 miles
  • 2023 – 161,145 miles
  • 2022 – 146,046 miles
  • 2021 – 130,951 miles
  • 2020 – 114,900 miles
  • 2019 – 100,281 miles
  • 2018 – 95,106 miles
  • 2017 – 86,324 miles
  • 2016 – 78,313 miles
  • 2015 – 73,499 miles
  • 2014 – 68,078 miles
  • 2013 – 62,553 miles
  • 2012 – 56,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,301 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r inner (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,301 miles (+253)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    188,301 miles
    Test number
    876473816318
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass188,048 miles (+7,643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,048 miles
    Test number
    630709812839
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass180,405 miles (+19,260)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,405 miles
    Test number
    832955078760
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass161,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,145 miles
    Test number
    880210057113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,145 miles (+15,099)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,145 miles
    Test number
    700088446030
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass146,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,046 miles
    Test number
    181931372074
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail146,046 miles (+15,095)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,046 miles
    Test number
    742166304618
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass130,951 miles (+16,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,951 miles
    Test number
    118412842050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,900 miles (+14,619)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    855801047682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,281 miles (+5,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    764090734143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight inner wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight inner wear
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test
  11. Pass95,106 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    895866047548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,324 miles (+8,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,324 miles
    Test number
    622825943423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing to inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass78,313 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,313 miles
    Test number
    633895733573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,499 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    937760095192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,078 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    245948894182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,553 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    499661093131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,396 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    188220822281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,395 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,395 miles
    Test number
    306369112269
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL09 XAH

Does LL09 XAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 XAH is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 XAH?
The MOT on LL09 XAH is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 XAH done?
LL09 XAH was recorded at 188,301 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 9,671 miles a year.
Has LL09 XAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 XAH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL09 XAH 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 XAH find?
LL09 XAH passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r inner.

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