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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LA04 XFDMOT history

LA04 XFD is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

LA04 XFD grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
170,955 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 XFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 XFD was last recorded at 170,955 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,919 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
9,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,955 miles
  • 2021 – 164,461 miles
  • 2020 – 159,092 miles
  • 2019 – 154,266 miles
  • 2018 – 146,085 miles
  • 2017 – 135,272 miles
  • 2016 – 129,297 miles
  • 2015 – 127,051 miles
  • 2013 – 122,199 miles
  • 2012 – 117,723 miles
  • 2011 – 94,451 miles
  • 2010 – 71,018 miles
  • 2009 – 49,645 miles
  • 2008 – 38,422 miles
  • 2007 – 21,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,955 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,955 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    170,955 miles
    Test number
    614652094964
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail170,919 miles (+6,458)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,919 miles
    Test number
    135607172677
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture by fuel tank (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear driveline (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass164,461 miles (+5,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,461 miles
    Test number
    152743877637
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass159,092 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,092 miles
    Test number
    615346145463
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,266 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,266 miles
    Test number
    945269314650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,212 miles (+8,127)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,212 miles
    Test number
    765876543300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,085 miles (+10,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,085 miles
    Test number
    415847101825
    • AdvisoryCentral Front untrays fitted front to rear

  8. Pass135,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    342985382914
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection on major components under trays fitted

  9. Fail135,272 miles (+3,176)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    443923548855
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection on major components under trays fitted

  10. Pass132,096 miles (+2,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,096 miles
    Test number
    684773433201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D link (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass129,297 miles (+2,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    765075672764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass127,051 miles (+4,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,051 miles
    Test number
    127503715063
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight wear to inner/outer edges.

  13. Pass122,199 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    137261553384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,723 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    117,723 miles
    Test number
    997783362350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,715 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    118390402352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,714 miles (+19,263)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,714 miles
    Test number
    445139192242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,451 miles (+23,433)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    867053491225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,018 miles (+21,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,018 miles
    Test number
    993471880207
    • NoteBoth front tyres-slight wear to inner /outer edges.

  19. Pass49,645 miles (+11,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    652930109337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,422 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    560358158382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,338 miles (+16,723)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    520223158350
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass21,615 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,615 miles
    Test number
    384065157357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,980 miles
    Test number
    483929477177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA04 XFD

Does LA04 XFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA04 XFD expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA04 XFD?
The MOT on LA04 XFD expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA04 XFD done?
LA04 XFD was recorded at 170,955 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 9,909 miles a year.
Has LA04 XFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 XFD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA04 XFD 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 LA04 XFD find?
LA04 XFD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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