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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

LA51 FHPMOT history

LA51 FHP is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 224,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

LA51 FHP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
224,986 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FHP was last recorded at 224,986 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 4,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,140 miles · 20 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
4,846 miles
Average per year
11,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 224,986 miles
  • 2020 – 220,140 miles
  • 2018 – 203,146 miles
  • 2017 – 196,882 miles
  • 2016 – 177,012 miles
  • 2015 – 161,226 miles
  • 2014 – 138,085 miles
  • 2013 – 123,022 miles
  • 2012 – 94,261 miles
  • 2011 – 90,966 miles
  • 2010 – 85,798 miles
  • 2009 – 78,702 miles
  • 2008 – 66,526 miles
  • 2007 – 53,933 miles
  • 2006 – 40,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,986 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Vehicle has under guards, difficult to access testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,986 miles (+4,846)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    224,986 miles
    Test number
    516678371840
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass220,140 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    220,140 miles
    Test number
    802543169080
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  3. Fail220,140 miles (+16,994)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,140 miles
    Test number
    141429882371
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  4. Pass203,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    203,146 miles
    Test number
    786209606994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail203,146 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,146 miles
    Test number
    442161377687
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under guards, difficult to access testable items

  6. Fail203,146 miles (+6,264)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,146 miles
    Test number
    956780828373
    • FailureCentral Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under guards, difficult to access testable items

  7. Pass196,882 miles (+19,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    196,882 miles
    Test number
    533385612150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint closer to the back of the car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded located over the rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint closer to the back of the car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass177,012 miles (+15,786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    177,012 miles
    Test number
    209986585172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass161,226 miles (+23,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    161,226 miles
    Test number
    118167685454
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass138,085 miles (+15,063)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    138,085 miles
    Test number
    479827784075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight misting of oil on rear diff

  11. Pass123,022 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,022 miles
    Test number
    177565593464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail122,928 miles (+28,667)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    866352093066
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,261 miles (+3,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,261 miles
    Test number
    348915902133
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,966 miles (+5,168)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    319982651039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side headlamp aim adjusted but only just in area - advise investigation
    • NoteOff side rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOff side rear brake hose slightly twisted

  15. Pass85,798 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    792752520063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,702 miles (+12,176)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,702 miles
    Test number
    421380529000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip in windscreen outside the swept area

  17. Pass66,526 miles (+12,593)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,526 miles
    Test number
    863018218016
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting slightly low on outer shoulder
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates delaminating slightly
    • NoteSlight corrosion to edges of rear brak discs

  18. Pass53,933 miles (+13,557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    234988817053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    574890226012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,375 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    881290126072
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA51 FHP

Does LA51 FHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FHP expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FHP?
The MOT on LA51 FHP expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FHP done?
LA51 FHP was recorded at 224,986 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 11,456 miles a year.
Has LA51 FHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FHP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 FHP 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 LA51 FHP find?
LA51 FHP passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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