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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 CAVMOT history

LM11 CAV is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
162,444 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 CAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 CAV was last recorded at 162,444 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 7,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,647 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,797 miles
Average per year
11,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,444 miles
  • 2024 – 154,647 miles
  • 2023 – 141,425 miles
  • 2022 – 129,270 miles
  • 2021 – 119,147 miles
  • 2020 – 107,252 miles
  • 2019 – 94,533 miles
  • 2018 – 77,992 miles
  • 2017 – 69,070 miles
  • 2016 – 52,186 miles
  • 2015 – 46,768 miles
  • 2014 – 34,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears to the outer wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners. it is also wearing on the inner edge, recommend replacement .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,444 miles (+7,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,444 miles
    Test number
    443904517290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass154,647 miles (+13,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,647 miles
    Test number
    828228053796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass141,425 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,425 miles
    Test number
    825949115657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,270 miles (+10,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,270 miles
    Test number
    839904476864
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass119,147 miles (+11,895)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    532232892259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,252 miles (+12,719)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    300737161145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    722300409957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears to the outer wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners. it is also wearing on the inner edge, recommend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail94,533 miles (+16,541)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    746491934278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge has become misshaped, has a deep cut exposing canvas and ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears to the outer wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners. it is also wearing on the inner edge, recommend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass77,992 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,992 miles
    Test number
    640468165769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    432287603278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,070 miles (+16,884)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    463362204976
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass52,186 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    901596669322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,768 miles (+12,310)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    769724965098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    836994374098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 CAV

Does LM11 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 CAV expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 CAV?
The MOT on LM11 CAV expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 CAV done?
LM11 CAV was recorded at 162,444 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 11,232 miles a year.
Has LM11 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 CAV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LM11 CAV 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 LM11 CAV find?
LM11 CAV passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive.

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