BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc
LL51 VMOMOT history
LL51 VMO is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 6 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 173,226 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 VMO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 VMO was last recorded at 173,226 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 173,226 miles · 18 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 173,226 miles
- 2021 – 166,732 miles
- 2020 – 162,104 miles
- 2019 – 154,603 miles
- 2018 – 149,749 miles
- 2017 – 147,295 miles
- 2016 – 142,841 miles
- 2015 – 139,431 miles
- 2014 – 134,777 miles
- 2013 – 128,198 miles
- 2012 – 121,662 miles
- 2010 – 111,082 miles
- 2009 – 97,351 miles
- 2008 – 85,843 miles
- 2007 – 78,036 miles
- 2006 – 68,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,226 miles
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn very low (2mm).Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe is leaking.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Both front lower arm bushes are worn.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front to rear brake pipes are corroding.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight play in the steering.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,226 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 173,226 miles
- Test number
- 347677061401
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn very low (2mm).
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe is leaking.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.
Fail173,226 miles (+6,494)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,226 miles
- Test number
- 475236762459
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn very low (2mm).
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe is leaking.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.
Pass166,732 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 166,732 miles
- Test number
- 744486915833
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes are worn.
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes are corroding.
- AdvisorySlight play in the steering.
Fail166,727 miles (+4,623)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,727 miles
- Test number
- 766907665400
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes are worn.
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes are corroding.
- AdvisorySlight play in the steering.
Pass162,104 miles (+30)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 162,104 miles
- Test number
- 111920770541
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipes are cracked and blowing.
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).
- AdvisoryPlay in N/S/R lower ball joint.
- AdvisoryRear number plate is deteriorating.
Fail162,074 miles (+7,471)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,074 miles
- Test number
- 522589906088
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipes are cracked and blowing.
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).
- AdvisoryPlay in N/S/R lower ball joint.
- AdvisoryRear number plate is deteriorating.
Pass154,603 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 154,603 miles
- Test number
- 270689372448
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipes are blowing slightly.
- AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes are corroding.
- AdvisoryPlay in N/S/R lower suspension bushes.
- AdvisoryRear numberplate is deteriorating.
Fail154,596 miles (+4,847)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,596 miles
- Test number
- 327698493731
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipes are blowing slightly.
- AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes are corroding.
- AdvisoryPlay in N/S/R lower suspension bushes.
- AdvisoryRear numberplate is deteriorating.
Pass149,749 miles (+2,454)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 149,749 miles
- Test number
- 981245696493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in worn section of n/side rear tyre not showing cords. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust smell.
Pass147,295 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 147,295 miles
- Test number
- 496391584052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExcessive smell of non testable gas.
Fail147,295 miles (+4,454)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,295 miles
- Test number
- 192046620365
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExcessive smell of non testable gas.
Pass142,841 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 142,841 miles
- Test number
- 471398602949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,431 miles (+72)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 139,431 miles
- Test number
- 349271425049
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail139,359 miles (+4,582)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,359 miles
- Test number
- 148292115487
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass134,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 134,777 miles
- Test number
- 566183614044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,777 miles (+6,579)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,777 miles
- Test number
- 856443614041
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,198 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 128,198 miles
- Test number
- 106869503033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Fail128,198 miles (+6,536)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,198 miles
- Test number
- 889919803074
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Pass121,662 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 121,662 miles
- Test number
- 448876012051
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail121,647 miles (+10,565)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,647 miles
- Test number
- 935141812011
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,082 miles (+6,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 111,082 miles
- Test number
- 542736550333
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,306 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 104,306 miles
- Test number
- 963782420045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,234 miles (+6,883)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,234 miles
- Test number
- 850638810012
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass97,351 miles (+11,508)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 97,351 miles
- Test number
- 943889019025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,843 miles (+7,807)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 85,843 miles
- Test number
- 484760718045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,036 miles (+9,597)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 78,036 miles
- Test number
- 324368717081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 68,439 miles
- Test number
- 234051416026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL51 VMO
- Does LL51 VMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL51 VMO expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 VMO?
- The MOT on LL51 VMO expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL51 VMO done?
- LL51 VMO was recorded at 173,226 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
- Has LL51 VMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 VMO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL51 VMO 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 VMO find?
- LL51 VMO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: both rear tyres are worn very low (2mm).; centre brake light is not working.; exhaust flexi pipe is leaking., and 1 more.
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