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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,500 cc

LB02 TFEMOT history

LB02 TFE is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 72,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
72,921 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 TFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 TFE was last recorded at 72,921 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 5,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2007: 24,501 miles, lower than 456,300 miles on 12 Sept 2006.
  • 3 Mar 2010: 49,613 miles, lower than 471,750 miles on 3 Mar 2009.

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
67,086 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 72,921 miles
  • 2020 – 67,086 miles
  • 2019 – 67,086 miles
  • 2018 – 67,084 miles
  • 2017 – 67,056 miles
  • 2016 – 67,034 miles
  • 2015 – 67,003 miles
  • 2014 – 66,831 miles
  • 2013 – 66,404 miles
  • 2012 – 64,704 miles
  • 2011 – 59,022 miles
  • 2010 – 49,615 miles
  • 2009 – 471,750 miles
  • 2007 – 465,070 miles
  • 2006 – 456,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,921 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,921 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    142278300656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    153531642644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,086 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    265701325812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,084 miles2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    532051503635
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,084 miles3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    778147905815
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,084 miles (+28)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    322214738356
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    413475329448
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail67,056 miles (+22)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    921801266203
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass67,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    394625447420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail67,034 miles (+31)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    846889732719
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass67,003 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    166886163449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil no dampness (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail67,003 miles (+172)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    877836394975
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil no dampness (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass66,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    708969324309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail66,831 miles (+427)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    219779324307
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    199524333357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail66,404 miles (+1,700)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    405263033440
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass64,704 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    386498302395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  18. Fail64,704 miles (+5,682)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    837638002391
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  19. Pass59,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,022 miles
    Test number
    447927791291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail59,022 miles (+9,407)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,022 miles
    Test number
    237105191243
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass49,615 miles (+2)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    784483160049
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside rear suspension exessive noise possible damage to rear chassis cannot be assed due to being covered

  22. Fail49,613 miles (-422,137)5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,613 miles
    Test number
    103092160415
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside rear suspension exessive noise possible damage to rear chassis cannot be assed due to being covered

  23. Pass471,750 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    471,750 miles
    Test number
    300342569011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail471,742 miles (+6,672)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    471,742 miles
    Test number
    741788459005
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass465,070 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    465,070 miles
    Test number
    443831357219
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall cut on n/s/f tyre wall
    • NoteN/s/f shock obsorber damping affect slightly reduced
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low at centre.

  26. Fail465,070 miles (+440,569)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    465,070 miles
    Test number
    664211057224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall cut on n/s/f tyre wall
    • NoteN/s/f shock obsorber damping affect slightly reduced
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low at centre.

  27. Pass24,501 miles (-431,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    281450727415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass456,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    456,300 miles
    Test number
    614045156279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read9 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    982414526289
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB02 TFE

Does LB02 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 TFE expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 TFE?
The MOT on LB02 TFE expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 TFE done?
LB02 TFE was recorded at 72,921 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021.
Has LB02 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 TFE has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LB02 TFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 TFE find?
LB02 TFE passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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