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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LL52 KEYMOT history

LL52 KEY is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 18 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LL52 KEY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,274 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 KEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 KEY was last recorded at 156,274 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 10,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,040 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,234 miles
Average per year
9,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,274 miles
  • 2025 – 146,040 miles
  • 2024 – 134,878 miles
  • 2023 – 125,675 miles
  • 2022 – 115,317 miles
  • 2021 – 107,905 miles
  • 2020 – 100,434 miles
  • 2019 – 87,642 miles
  • 2018 – 85,639 miles
  • 2017 – 75,736 miles
  • 2016 – 63,700 miles
  • 2015 – 53,140 miles
  • 2014 – 52,624 miles
  • 2013 – 30,792 miles
  • 2012 – 23,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,274 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,274 miles (+10,234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,274 miles
    Test number
    356196163473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,040 miles (+11,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    121281274996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,878 miles (+9,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,878 miles
    Test number
    757863111265
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    673084157094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail125,670 miles (+10,353)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,670 miles
    Test number
    676527154366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass115,317 miles (+7,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,317 miles
    Test number
    688845168253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,905 miles (+7,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    564799481915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass100,434 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,434 miles
    Test number
    522701827420
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail100,432 miles (+12,790)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    848800369282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,642 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,642 miles
    Test number
    318274493922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,639 miles (+9,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    230027224428
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass75,736 miles (+12,036)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    349390060947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,700 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    744325615205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,140 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,140 miles
    Test number
    163622722193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail52,624 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    847992234318
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass52,624 miles (+10,043)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    978362534328
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass42,581 miles (+11,789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    238867264299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,792 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    125679663294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,192 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    365916663025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,175 miles (+1,845)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,175 miles
    Test number
    206740153035
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has splits in outer wall but not down to canvase.
  21. Pass23,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,330 miles
    Test number
    427320532169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail23,330 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,330 miles
    Test number
    718550132150
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL52 KEY

Does LL52 KEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 KEY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 KEY?
The MOT on LL52 KEY is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 KEY done?
LL52 KEY was recorded at 156,274 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,370 miles a year.
Has LL52 KEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 KEY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL52 KEY 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 LL52 KEY find?
LL52 KEY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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