BMW logo

BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LB02 CXAMOT history

LB02 CXA is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,593 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,207 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB02 CXA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 CXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 CXA was last recorded at 104,593 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,918 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,675 miles
Average per year
4,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,593 miles
  • 2025 – 100,918 miles
  • 2024 – 94,287 miles
  • 2022 – 92,636 miles
  • 2021 – 90,137 miles
  • 2020 – 88,068 miles
  • 2019 – 84,215 miles
  • 2018 – 76,412 miles
  • 2017 – 72,138 miles
  • 2016 – 67,423 miles
  • 2015 – 64,087 miles
  • 2014 – 60,708 miles
  • 2013 – 56,488 miles
  • 2012 – 52,548 miles
  • 2010 – 52,527 miles
  • 2009 – 44,902 miles
  • 2008 – 36,369 miles
  • 2006 – 21,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,593 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,593 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    191754400209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,918 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    284325685274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,287 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    829603572736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,636 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,636 miles
    Test number
    414855999347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,137 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    206771480243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail90,137 miles (+2,069)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    483735805508
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer hose (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,068 miles
    Test number
    586083498711
    • 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 and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arm's

  8. Fail88,067 miles (+3,852)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    976250924491
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • 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 and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arm's

  9. Pass84,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,215 miles
    Test number
    481956464690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,215 miles (+7,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,215 miles
    Test number
    759063844408
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass76,412 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    213021827071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail76,392 miles (+4,254)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    151089552879
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass72,138 miles (+4,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    813832220838
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass67,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    634743841484
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  15. Fail67,423 miles (+3,336)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    908284204908
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  16. Pass64,087 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    835252041121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread and outer edge cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak

  17. Fail64,087 miles (+3,379)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    838620345744
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread and outer edge cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak

  18. Pass60,708 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    269384324344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail60,708 miles (+4,220)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    295114124395
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass56,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,488 miles
    Test number
    878264733303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail56,488 miles (+3,940)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,488 miles
    Test number
    908164133339
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass52,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    318855722364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,548 miles (+21)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    459640322306
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEML ON DESHBOARD.

  24. Pass52,527 miles (+7,625)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    293666080486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront no.plate slightly discoloured within the limit.

  25. Pass44,902 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,902 miles
    Test number
    654167269114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,369 miles (+14,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    291167878135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,912 miles
    Test number
    904147746204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 CXA

Does LB02 CXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 CXA is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 CXA?
The MOT on LB02 CXA is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 CXA done?
LB02 CXA was recorded at 104,593 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
Has LB02 CXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 CXA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB02 CXA 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 LB02 CXA find?
LB02 CXA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LB02C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.