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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LL54 EXTMOT history

LL54 EXT is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 318,340 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

LL54 EXT grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
318,340 km
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,703 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 EXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 EXT was last recorded at 318,340 km on 18 Oct 2023, 3,262 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
315,078 km · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,262 km
Average per year
10,703 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 318,340 km
  • 2022 – 315,078 km
  • 2020 – 300,929 km
  • 2019 – 291,004 km
  • 2018 – 275,795 km
  • 2017 – 261,780 km
  • 2016 – 247,396 km
  • 2015 – 234,336 km
  • 2014 – 221,137 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass318,340 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass318,340 km (+3,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    318,340 km
    Test number
    219979166583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass315,078 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    315,078 km
    Test number
    426395747555
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  3. Pass192,743 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    192,743 miles
    Test number
    610710160750
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail192,740 miles6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,740 miles
    Test number
    179451538667
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass300,929 km (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    300,929 km
    Test number
    510417144265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass291,004 km (+15,209)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    291,004 km
    Test number
    988845551223
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake slight low effort
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

  7. Pass275,795 km (+14,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    275,795 km
    Test number
    791488936698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass261,780 km (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    261,780 km
    Test number
    960808682405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail261,762 km (+14,366)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,762 km
    Test number
    641788992947
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  10. Pass247,396 km (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    247,396 km
    Test number
    868393012154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass234,336 km (+13,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    234,336 km
    Test number
    402731796694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass221,137 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    221,137 km
    Test number
    375961664456
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass129,689 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,689 miles
    Test number
    346283553427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,146 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,146 miles
    Test number
    616605692135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,652 miles (+3,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    779105611298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass115,811 miles (+15,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,811 miles
    Test number
    591242040388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass100,365 miles (+15,815)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    732400859309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    660057109079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,550 miles (+15,487)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    100487509068
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail evident in n/s/rear tire.

  20. Pass69,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,063 miles
    Test number
    150757638442
    • NoteA.front wiper blades worn will soon need attention

Questions about LL54 EXT

Does LL54 EXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL54 EXT expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL54 EXT?
The MOT on LL54 EXT expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL54 EXT done?
LL54 EXT was recorded at 318,340 km at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 10,703 km a year.
Has LL54 EXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 EXT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LL54 EXT 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 LL54 EXT find?
LL54 EXT passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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