BMW 525
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc
LM04 YNKMOT history
LM04 YNK is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 158,056 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,506 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM04 YNK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM04 YNK was last recorded at 158,056 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,038 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 4,506 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,056 miles
- 2023 – 155,640 miles
- 2020 – 150,747 miles
- 2019 – 150,742 miles
- 2018 – 147,041 miles
- 2017 – 143,093 miles
- 2016 – 140,927 miles
- 2015 – 136,713 miles
- 2013 – 124,419 miles
- 2012 – 119,591 miles
- 2011 – 110,825 miles
- 2010 – 103,007 miles
- 2009 – 97,060 miles
- 2007 – 76,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,056 miles
- AdvisoryEngine oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,056 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 158,056 miles
- Test number
- 474051905179
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering leak
Fail158,038 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,038 miles
- Test number
- 390432588671
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering leak
Pass155,640 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 155,640 miles
- Test number
- 923349690913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail155,640 miles (+4,893)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,640 miles
- Test number
- 398690772205
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass150,747 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 150,747 miles
- Test number
- 252691601859
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,745 miles (+3)3 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,745 miles
- Test number
- 260431631200
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,742 miles (+3,701)3 dangerous15 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,742 miles
- Test number
- 794399160129
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. weld marks on bottom (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm play in inner joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front d bush not correctly seated but no play in anti roll bar
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm play in inner joint
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass147,041 miles (+3,948)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 147,041 miles
- Test number
- 667981310870
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- 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))
Pass143,093 miles (+2,166)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 143,093 miles
- Test number
- 416815376702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,927 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 140,927 miles
- Test number
- 345560094938
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight play in a ball joint
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail140,927 miles (+4,214)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,927 miles
- Test number
- 879140568343
- Repaired at testNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight play in a ball joint
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass136,713 miles (+9,703)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 136,713 miles
- Test number
- 576344628258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,010 miles (+2,591)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 127,010 miles
- Test number
- 107902265462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,419 miles (+4,828)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 124,419 miles
- Test number
- 847309133363
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass119,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 119,591 miles
- Test number
- 305105042374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,591 miles (+8,766)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,591 miles
- Test number
- 488025142387
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass110,825 miles (+7,818)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 110,825 miles
- Test number
- 376209021354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,007 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 103,007 miles
- Test number
- 624847930326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,060 miles (+21,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 97,060 miles
- Test number
- 202168139321
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass76,013 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 76,013 miles
- Test number
- 272346767178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LM04 YNK
- Does LM04 YNK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM04 YNK expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM04 YNK?
- The MOT on LM04 YNK expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM04 YNK done?
- LM04 YNK was recorded at 158,056 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
- Has LM04 YNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM04 YNK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM04 YNK 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 LM04 YNK find?
- LM04 YNK passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: engine oil leak; power steering leak.
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