BMW 525
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
D1 LNUMOT history
D1 LNU is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 132,313 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,942 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D1 LNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D1 LNU was last recorded at 132,313 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,076 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,237 miles
- Average per year
- 4,942 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,313 miles
- 2025 – 127,076 miles
- 2024 – 124,097 miles
- 2023 – 122,477 miles
- 2022 – 120,719 miles
- 2021 – 117,850 miles
- 2020 – 116,130 miles
- 2019 – 112,379 miles
- 2018 – 106,892 miles
- 2017 – 103,176 miles
- 2016 – 97,667 miles
- 2015 – 92,650 miles
- 2014 – 89,826 miles
- 2013 – 86,177 miles
- 2011 – 82,192 miles
- 2009 – 64,781 miles
- 2008 – 56,404 miles
- 2007 – 47,884 miles
- 2006 – 38,866 miles
- 2005 – 30,446 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,313 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,313 miles (+5,237)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 132,313 miles
- Test number
- 837768111235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,076 miles (+2,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 127,076 miles
- Test number
- 948174008913
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S + O/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass124,097 miles (+1,620)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 124,097 miles
- Test number
- 328047382746
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,477 miles (+1,758)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 122,477 miles
- Test number
- 953961019630
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,719 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,719 miles
- Test number
- 274097964785
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake a little low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,719 miles (+2,869)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,719 miles
- Test number
- 917774087617
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake a little low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,850 miles (+1,720)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 117,850 miles
- Test number
- 464480188759
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,130 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 116,130 miles
- Test number
- 676007384517
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,379 miles (+281)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 112,379 miles
- Test number
- 135161869923
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,098 miles (+5,206)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,098 miles
- Test number
- 172278656071
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass106,892 miles (+3,716)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 106,892 miles
- Test number
- 378246028026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,176 miles (+5,509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 103,176 miles
- Test number
- 540893785225
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass97,667 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 97,667 miles
- Test number
- 712800003764
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake at 17%
Fail97,667 miles (+5,017)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,667 miles
- Test number
- 999693436875
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake at 17%
Pass92,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 92,650 miles
- Test number
- 665688205228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,650 miles (+2,824)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,650 miles
- Test number
- 695128605206
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,826 miles (+3,649)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 89,826 miles
- Test number
- 235544114265
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass86,177 miles (+3,985)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 86,177 miles
- Test number
- 948411113244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,192 miles (+8,152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 82,192 miles
- Test number
- 245352141384
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass74,040 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,040 miles
- Test number
- 856377801061
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,040 miles (+9,259)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,040 miles
- Test number
- 918507901084
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,781 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 64,781 miles
- Test number
- 513156639339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,777 miles (+8,373)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,777 miles
- Test number
- 470795739492
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,404 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 56,404 miles
- Test number
- 801362938370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,366 miles (+8,482)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,366 miles
- Test number
- 223170538333
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass47,884 miles (+9,018)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,884 miles
- Test number
- 133669117393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,866 miles (+8,420)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 38,866 miles
- Test number
- 413518536369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 30,446 miles
- Test number
- 730679635310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D1 LNU
- Does D1 LNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 LNU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D1 LNU?
- The MOT on D1 LNU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D1 LNU done?
- D1 LNU was recorded at 132,313 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
- Has D1 LNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D1 LNU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on D1 LNU 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 D1 LNU find?
- D1 LNU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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