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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA06 CHOMOT history

LA06 CHO is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 5 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 243,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LA06 CHO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
243,222 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA06 CHO
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
5 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA06 CHO was last recorded at 243,222 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 9,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,672 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,550 miles
Average per year
12,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,222 miles
  • 2025 – 233,672 miles
  • 2024 – 222,258 miles
  • 2023 – 208,342 miles
  • 2022 – 195,622 miles
  • 2021 – 179,707 miles
  • 2020 – 162,012 miles
  • 2019 – 149,193 miles
  • 2018 – 131,251 miles
  • 2017 – 114,159 miles
  • 2016 – 99,486 miles
  • 2015 – 84,314 miles
  • 2014 – 67,774 miles
  • 2013 – 55,514 miles
  • 2012 – 48,744 miles
  • 2011 – 42,743 miles
  • 2010 – 34,976 miles
  • 2009 – 26,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,222 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,222 miles (+9,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    243,222 miles
    Test number
    555678154912
    • 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))

  2. Pass233,672 miles (+11,414)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    233,672 miles
    Test number
    888783938121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass222,258 miles (+13,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    222,258 miles
    Test number
    924470551890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,342 miles (+12,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    208,342 miles
    Test number
    153164748191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,622 miles (+15,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,622 miles
    Test number
    512992985930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    179,707 miles
    Test number
    113482047547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,707 miles (+17,695)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,707 miles
    Test number
    859473080149
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

  8. Pass162,012 miles (+12,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,012 miles
    Test number
    253126920156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,193 miles (+17,942)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,193 miles
    Test number
    158918902883
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension low
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  10. Pass131,251 miles (+17,092)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,251 miles
    Test number
    153637619548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,159 miles (+14,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,159 miles
    Test number
    158396816032
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

  12. Pass99,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    986665317278
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Fail99,486 miles (+15,172)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    621922356213
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass84,314 miles (+16,540)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    546359915290
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass67,774 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    856275754186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,722 miles (+12,208)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    617473754170
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass55,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    208385873112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    726662492123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,744 miles (+6,001)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,744 miles
    Test number
    296171992464
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront numberplate delaminating

  20. Pass42,743 miles (+7,767)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,743 miles
    Test number
    299674091487
    • NoteFront numberplate delaminating
    • NoteNsf shock absorber has slight play in shaft.

  21. Pass34,976 miles (+8,649)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,976 miles
    Test number
    462678980190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs scored on inner edge
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate

  22. Pass26,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    663065299116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA06 CHO

Does LA06 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA06 CHO is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA06 CHO?
The MOT on LA06 CHO is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA06 CHO done?
LA06 CHO was recorded at 243,222 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 12,698 miles a year.
Has LA06 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA06 CHO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LA06 CHO 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 LA06 CHO find?
LA06 CHO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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