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BMW 525

Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LM05 LLJMOT history

LM05 LLJ is a silver and grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LM05 LLJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,009 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 LLJ was last recorded at 114,009 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,670 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,009 miles
  • 2025 – 113,670 miles
  • 2024 – 112,181 miles
  • 2023 – 110,117 miles
  • 2022 – 107,819 miles
  • 2021 – 98,476 miles
  • 2019 – 93,570 miles
  • 2018 – 87,456 miles
  • 2017 – 80,544 miles
  • 2016 – 80,038 miles
  • 2015 – 71,927 miles
  • 2014 – 69,618 miles
  • 2013 – 62,088 miles
  • 2012 – 54,845 miles
  • 2011 – 46,692 miles
  • 2009 – 34,140 miles
  • 2008 – 20,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,009 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,009 miles (+339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,009 miles
    Test number
    290450226936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass113,670 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,670 miles
    Test number
    593114615715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,181 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,181 miles
    Test number
    367364554816
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass110,117 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    476012218106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    429693787779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,819 miles (+9,343)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    910110011910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass98,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,476 miles
    Test number
    114460617569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail98,476 miles (+4,906)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,476 miles
    Test number
    974588853854
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,570 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    183730154963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,456 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    217805431832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,544 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    967029510429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,038 miles
    Test number
    987525334590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,038 miles (+8,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,038 miles
    Test number
    611666471433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass71,927 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    375322325448
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail71,927 miles (+2,309)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    408372025276
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass69,618 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    428327224246
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail69,618 miles (+7,530)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    629097624252
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass62,088 miles (+7,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,088 miles
    Test number
    137715693426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass54,845 miles (+8,153)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    169821882494
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF headlamp washer very weak
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  20. Pass46,692 miles (+12,552)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    108415121050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,140 miles (+13,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    151082299229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,834 miles
    Test number
    521664088202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 LLJ

Does LM05 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 LLJ is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LLJ?
The MOT on LM05 LLJ is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 LLJ done?
LM05 LLJ was recorded at 114,009 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LM05 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LLJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 LLJ 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 LM05 LLJ find?
LM05 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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