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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

LB02 ERUMOT history

LB02 ERU is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 16 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,978 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 ERU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 ERU was last recorded at 165,978 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2009: 10,586 miles, lower than 101,640 miles on 6 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,541 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,437 miles
Average per year
4,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,978 miles
  • 2024 – 163,541 miles
  • 2020 – 163,082 miles
  • 2019 – 158,868 miles
  • 2018 – 151,735 miles
  • 2017 – 145,257 miles
  • 2016 – 138,844 miles
  • 2015 – 132,332 miles
  • 2014 – 126,043 miles
  • 2013 – 118,546 miles
  • 2012 – 113,309 miles
  • 2011 – 112,770 miles
  • 2010 – 109,860 miles
  • 2009 – 10,586 miles
  • 2008 – 101,640 miles
  • 2007 – 94,221 miles
  • 2006 – 79,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,978 miles
    Test number
    280895194095
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Fail165,978 miles (+2,437)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,978 miles
    Test number
    770830203161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass163,541 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,541 miles
    Test number
    658555574664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail163,538 miles (+456)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,538 miles
    Test number
    883302484653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass163,082 miles (+4,214)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,082 miles
    Test number
    465318022209
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system flixe pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,868 miles (+7,133)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,868 miles
    Test number
    413105412469
    • MinorBrake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass151,735 miles (+6,478)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,735 miles
    Test number
    701013092041
    • MinorSuspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass145,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,257 miles
    Test number
    537806670657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,257 miles (+6,413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,257 miles
    Test number
    120259684050
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass138,844 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    286569427331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,332 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,332 miles
    Test number
    489237665161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,043 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,043 miles
    Test number
    275954154121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,022 miles (+7,476)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    385953354140
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass118,546 miles (+5,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,546 miles
    Test number
    239535143197
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass113,309 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,309 miles
    Test number
    796169412232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,770 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    245797201261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,860 miles (+99,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    572557090183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass10,586 miles (-91,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    10,586 miles
    Test number
    611738789169
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,640 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,640 miles
    Test number
    911009518235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,221 miles (+15,024)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    540167287172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    210215286126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 ERU

Does LB02 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 ERU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB02 ERU?
The MOT on LB02 ERU is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 ERU done?
LB02 ERU was recorded at 165,978 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
Has LB02 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 ERU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 ERU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 ERU find?
LB02 ERU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: fuel pipe/s corroded.

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