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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

K44 LXNMOT history

K44 LXN is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2026.

K44 LXN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,619 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 LXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 LXN was last recorded at 95,619 miles on 2 Aug 2026, 984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,635 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
984 miles
Average per year
4,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,619 miles
  • 2025 – 94,635 miles
  • 2023 – 93,395 miles
  • 2022 – 89,799 miles
  • 2021 – 87,241 miles
  • 2020 – 83,491 miles
  • 2019 – 78,001 miles
  • 2018 – 73,747 miles
  • 2017 – 70,949 miles
  • 2016 – 65,908 miles
  • 2015 – 58,571 miles
  • 2014 – 50,857 miles
  • 2013 – 44,073 miles
  • 2012 – 37,578 miles
  • 2011 – 31,091 miles
  • 2010 – 25,668 miles
  • 2009 – 19,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,619 miles (+984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,619 miles
    Test number
    643531356422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass94,635 miles (+1,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    858694331337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass93,395 miles (+3,596)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,395 miles
    Test number
    242037465384
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass89,799 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,799 miles
    Test number
    150342681464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,241 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,241 miles
    Test number
    954980186217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,491 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    328994632488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,475 miles (+5,474)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,475 miles
    Test number
    448419717056
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    407136791244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail78,001 miles (+4,254)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    311762850290
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass73,747 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,747 miles
    Test number
    129261546594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,949 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    255775752177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    193781125485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked
  13. Fail65,908 miles (+7,337)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    991629952219
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked
  14. Pass58,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    445659775006
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail58,571 miles (+7,714)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    515719975058
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail50,857 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    236165784035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass50,857 miles (+6,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    279305084037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail44,073 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    165508473092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  19. Pass44,073 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    546268973071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,578 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    198352662002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,091 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,091 miles
    Test number
    187102161045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,668 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,668 miles
    Test number
    510632680023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,160 miles
    Test number
    863550199000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 LXN

Does K44 LXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 LXN is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 LXN?
The MOT on K44 LXN is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 LXN done?
K44 LXN was recorded at 95,619 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2026, an average of 4,410 miles a year.
Has K44 LXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 LXN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on K44 LXN 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 K44 LXN find?
K44 LXN passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked; offside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked, and 1 more.

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