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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 DNJMOT history

LB03 DNJ is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,416 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DNJ was last recorded at 124,416 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 3,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,162 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,254 miles
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,416 miles
  • 2024 – 121,162 miles
  • 2023 – 117,478 miles
  • 2022 – 113,372 miles
  • 2021 – 109,350 miles
  • 2020 – 105,146 miles
  • 2019 – 97,942 miles
  • 2018 – 92,857 miles
  • 2017 – 88,363 miles
  • 2016 – 82,727 miles
  • 2015 – 76,895 miles
  • 2014 – 71,869 miles
  • 2013 – 64,903 miles
  • 2012 – 61,053 miles
  • 2011 – 54,487 miles
  • 2010 – 48,525 miles
  • 2009 – 38,095 miles
  • 2008 – 33,586 miles
  • 2007 – 23,787 miles
  • 2006 – 16,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,416 miles
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre brake light does not illuminate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine air leak with poor/erratic idle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine light indicates a fault.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,416 miles (+3,254)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,416 miles
    Test number
    104013807570
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,162 miles (+3,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    575773251451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass117,478 miles (+4,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,478 miles
    Test number
    704520090746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass113,372 miles (+4,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,372 miles
    Test number
    482849697221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThe bottom of the engine is oily

  5. Pass109,350 miles (+4,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,350 miles
    Test number
    687154478220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,146 miles
    Test number
    353868275092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,146 miles (+7,204)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,146 miles
    Test number
    578278850992
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass97,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,942 miles
    Test number
    581457565222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,942 miles (+5,085)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,942 miles
    Test number
    296297586350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass92,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    190957708479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail92,855 miles (+4,492)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    228538367495
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass88,363 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    486780827318
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light does not illuminate.
    • AdvisoryEngine air leak with poor/erratic idle.
    • AdvisoryEngine light indicates a fault.

  13. Fail88,362 miles (+5,635)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    891675736314
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light does not illuminate.
    • AdvisoryEngine air leak with poor/erratic idle.
    • AdvisoryEngine light indicates a fault.

  14. Pass82,727 miles (+5,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    470038233378
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak engine bay, gearbox oil leaking heavily from pipe attached to block
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  15. Pass76,895 miles (+5,026)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    554761194415
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorating & has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryThe engine has a bad oil leak
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted

  16. Pass71,869 miles (+6,966)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    227655644311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass64,903 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    668090053333
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail64,896 miles (+3,843)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,896 miles
    Test number
    845794543388
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,053 miles (+6,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    118446932309
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass54,487 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,487 miles
    Test number
    325724231393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,525 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    872200840315
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side front tyre has side wall damage but no cord or wire is showing.
    • NoteNear side rear and off side rear tyres has a cut on the tread but no cord or wires are showing.

  22. Fail48,525 miles (+10,430)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    573040540396
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side front tyre has side wall damage but no cord or wire is showing.
    • NoteNear side rear and off side rear tyres has a cut on the tread but no cord or wires are showing.

  23. Pass38,095 miles (+4,509)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    491113459425
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass33,586 miles (+9,799)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,586 miles
    Test number
    374251838342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,787 miles (+7,125)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    292368527312
    • 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

  26. Pass16,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,662 miles
    Test number
    741316386236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB03 DNJ

Does LB03 DNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 DNJ is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DNJ?
The MOT on LB03 DNJ is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 DNJ done?
LB03 DNJ was recorded at 124,416 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has LB03 DNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DNJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB03 DNJ 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 LB03 DNJ find?
LB03 DNJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: rear brake hose slightly damaged.

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