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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,497 cc

LM10 KAOMOT history

LM10 KAO is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 7 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
135,562 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 KAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 KAO was last recorded at 135,562 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 3,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,683 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,879 miles
Average per year
8,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,562 miles
  • 2023 – 131,683 miles
  • 2022 – 125,807 miles
  • 2021 – 120,470 miles
  • 2020 – 114,114 miles
  • 2019 – 105,634 miles
  • 2018 – 95,246 miles
  • 2017 – 84,000 miles
  • 2016 – 74,704 miles
  • 2015 – 65,840 miles
  • 2014 – 49,155 miles
  • 2013 – 39,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,562 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,562 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,562 miles
    Test number
    194767065630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,683 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    615944932492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,807 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,807 miles
    Test number
    900360562292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,470 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    784197993924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,114 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,114 miles
    Test number
    988457155802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,090 miles (+8,456)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,090 miles
    Test number
    554656865712
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,634 miles (+10,388)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    105,634 miles
    Test number
    909595006779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    583123101453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,246 miles (+11,246)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    889343006092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass84,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    977333344063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread is wearing out of shape
  11. Fail84,000 miles (+9,296)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    783293497352
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread is wearing out of shape
  12. Pass74,704 miles (+8,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    932142144400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass65,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    685562145152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,840 miles (+16,685)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    328481545149
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass49,155 miles (+9,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    819913934100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass39,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    939287533155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM10 KAO

Does LM10 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 KAO expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 KAO?
The MOT on LM10 KAO expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 KAO done?
LM10 KAO was recorded at 135,562 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 8,830 miles a year.
Has LM10 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 KAO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LM10 KAO 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 LM10 KAO find?
LM10 KAO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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