
BMW 525
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc
LL51 UKHMOT history
LL51 UKH is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,392 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 143,392 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,982 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 UKH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL51 UKH was last recorded at 143,392 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 142,258 miles · 10 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,134 miles
- Average per year
- 6,982 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 143,392 miles
- 2022 – 142,258 miles
- 2021 – 140,647 miles
- 2020 – 140,044 miles
- 2019 – 138,187 miles
- 2018 – 136,756 miles
- 2017 – 130,355 miles
- 2016 – 124,123 miles
- 2015 – 113,568 miles
- 2014 – 102,642 miles
- 2013 – 92,548 miles
- 2011 – 76,067 miles
- 2010 – 63,216 miles
- 2009 – 51,683 miles
- 2008 – 41,294 miles
- 2007 – 32,126 miles
- 2006 – 24,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and close to central cross member (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryLow engine oil level
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail143,392 miles (+1,134)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,392 miles
- Test number
- 169625674930
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and close to central cross member (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryLow engine oil level
Pass142,258 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 142,258 miles
- Test number
- 323677000716
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,255 miles (+1,608)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,255 miles
- Test number
- 481422120666
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,647 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 140,647 miles
- Test number
- 925804738703
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail140,645 miles (+601)8 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,645 miles
- Test number
- 315612830089
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass140,044 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 140,044 miles
- Test number
- 358375262960
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,187 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 138,187 miles
- Test number
- 350691124230
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryN/s parkbrake low reading
FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 379230330325
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass136,756 miles (+6,401)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 136,756 miles
- Test number
- 127085549067
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket rusted away but still secure
Pass130,355 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 130,355 miles
- Test number
- 411460578323
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Fail130,290 miles (+6,167)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,290 miles
- Test number
- 792427624490
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,123 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 124,123 miles
- Test number
- 470579946106
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on to hub (2.4.G.2)
Fail124,119 miles (+10,551)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,119 miles
- Test number
- 909658331293
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on to hub (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 113,568 miles
- Test number
- 466377825024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,568 miles (+10,926)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,568 miles
- Test number
- 655377325087
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass102,642 miles (+10,094)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 102,642 miles
- Test number
- 565747924070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,548 miles (+16,481)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 92,548 miles
- Test number
- 648748803042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,067 miles (+12,851)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 76,067 miles
- Test number
- 489993471101
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,216 miles (+11,533)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,216 miles
- Test number
- 934976550022
- NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
Pass51,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,683 miles
- Test number
- 554991759079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,683 miles (+10,389)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,683 miles
- Test number
- 451961959032
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass41,294 miles (+9,168)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,294 miles
- Test number
- 384009048079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,126 miles (+7,154)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 32,126 miles
- Test number
- 390162357037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 24,972 miles
- Test number
- 123228856030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL51 UKH
- Does LL51 UKH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL51 UKH expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 UKH?
- The MOT on LL51 UKH expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL51 UKH done?
- LL51 UKH was recorded at 143,392 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
- Has LL51 UKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 UKH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL51 UKH 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 LL51 UKH find?
- LL51 UKH failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central obligatory mirror insecure; offside headlamp aim too low; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 9 more.
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