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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 XKDMOT history

LB03 XKD is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,255 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XKD
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
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XKD was last recorded at 105,255 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 10,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,991 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,264 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,255 miles
  • 2025 – 94,991 miles
  • 2024 – 89,599 miles
  • 2023 – 89,590 miles
  • 2022 – 88,122 miles
  • 2021 – 87,054 miles
  • 2020 – 86,107 miles
  • 2019 – 84,564 miles
  • 2018 – 82,827 miles
  • 2017 – 81,500 miles
  • 2016 – 78,945 miles
  • 2015 – 76,974 miles
  • 2014 – 74,182 miles
  • 2013 – 71,932 miles
  • 2012 – 70,535 miles
  • 2011 – 64,900 miles
  • 2010 – 62,782 miles
  • 2009 – 53,302 miles
  • 2008 – 39,382 miles
  • 2007 – 29,293 miles
  • 2006 – 19,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,255 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,255 miles (+10,264)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    788924301165
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,991 miles (+5,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    751086417528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,599 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    421376525249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail89,590 miles (+1,468)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    361820935595
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,122 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    283761864645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,054 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,054 miles
    Test number
    107223629367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail87,050 miles (+943)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    194911410592
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,107 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    526128206549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,564 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,564 miles
    Test number
    634045671961
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail84,502 miles (+1,675)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    141060708452
    • MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass82,827 miles (+1,327)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,827 miles
    Test number
    981348602887
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted

  12. Pass81,500 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    512625675241
    • AdvisoryHandbrake racket wearing
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r roll bar link

  13. Pass78,945 miles (+1,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,945 miles
    Test number
    481644286931
    • AdvisoryParking brake rachet wearing
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s roll bar link

  14. Pass76,974 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    193227987332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,182 miles (+2,250)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    348263264426
    • NoteCondition of o/s/f roll bar link dust cover
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r roll bar link

  16. Pass71,932 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,932 miles
    Test number
    197714453210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,912 miles (+1,377)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,912 miles
    Test number
    397020353482
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs condition.front and rear brake pads getting low.offside front anti roll bar link top dust cover condition.

  18. Pass70,535 miles (+5,635)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    905666662297
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc condition
    • NoteParking brake requires attention
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

  19. Pass64,900 miles (+2,118)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    795536541232
    • NoteDiff leaking
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded
    • NoteParking brake just passes
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

  20. Pass62,782 miles (+9,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    543318760203
    • NoteAdv n/s/r disc

  21. Pass53,302 miles (+13,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    390234749403
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,382 miles (+10,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    173901048254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,293 miles (+9,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    344602537484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass19,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,817 miles
    Test number
    634383446274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 XKD

Does LB03 XKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XKD is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XKD?
The MOT on LB03 XKD is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 XKD done?
LB03 XKD was recorded at 105,255 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has LB03 XKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XKD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 XKD 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 XKD find?
LB03 XKD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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