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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LS06 JNLMOT history

LS06 JNL is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LS06 JNL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
207,189 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 JNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 JNL was last recorded at 207,189 miles on 19 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2010: 22,842 miles, lower than 36,613 miles on 9 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
207,185 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,189 miles
  • 2025 – 202,860 miles
  • 2024 – 194,802 miles
  • 2023 – 190,693 miles
  • 2022 – 182,360 miles
  • 2021 – 142,000 miles
  • 2019 – 139,515 miles
  • 2018 – 128,317 miles
  • 2017 – 118,687 miles
  • 2016 – 110,669 miles
  • 2015 – 101,502 miles
  • 2014 – 91,333 miles
  • 2013 – 75,660 miles
  • 2012 – 65,815 miles
  • 2011 – 56,071 miles
  • 2010 – 22,842 miles
  • 2009 – 36,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,189 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,189 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    207,189 miles
    Test number
    504661084455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail207,185 miles (+4,325)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,185 miles
    Test number
    352422460059
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,860 miles (+8,058)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    202,860 miles
    Test number
    847400418200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass194,802 miles (+4,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    194,802 miles
    Test number
    162288134366
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass190,693 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    190,693 miles
    Test number
    390742382743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass182,360 miles (+40,360)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    182,360 miles
    Test number
    747342136850
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass142,000 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    823758142963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,515 miles (+3,449)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,515 miles
    Test number
    579949377756
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail136,066 miles (+7,749)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    868953097690
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass128,317 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,317 miles
    Test number
    924527763005
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail128,317 miles (+9,630)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,317 miles
    Test number
    177457279650
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass118,687 miles (+8,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    453195205011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,669 miles (+9,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    608723369686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass101,502 miles (+10,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,502 miles
    Test number
    807926975120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass91,333 miles (+15,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,333 miles
    Test number
    785280174189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,660 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    127635473189
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass75,660 miles (+9,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    946425773139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    257262902254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,815 miles (+9,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    888812102257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass56,071 miles (+33,229)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,071 miles
    Test number
    546331201232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,842 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,842 miles
    Test number
    353797090119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  22. Pass22,842 miles (-13,771)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,842 miles
    Test number
    371367190197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    551260899131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 JNL

Does LS06 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 JNL is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS06 JNL?
The MOT on LS06 JNL is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 JNL done?
LS06 JNL was recorded at 207,189 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 10,117 miles a year.
Has LS06 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 JNL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS06 JNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS06 JNL find?
LS06 JNL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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