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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LB04 CWCMOT history

LB04 CWC is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 216,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
216,816 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 CWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 CWC was last recorded at 216,816 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 2,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2012: 137,951 miles, lower than 198,814 miles on 30 Dec 2010.

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
213,918 miles · 30 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,898 miles
Average per year
10,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 216,816 miles
  • 2021 – 213,918 miles
  • 2018 – 307,692 miles
  • 2017 – 175,546 miles
  • 2016 – 165,623 miles
  • 2015 – 161,756 miles
  • 2014 – 154,747 miles
  • 2013 – 146,288 miles
  • 2012 – 137,951 miles
  • 2010 – 198,814 miles
  • 2009 – 172,728 miles
  • 2008 – 82,687 miles
  • 2007 – 68,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,816 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Complete under carriage inspection not carried out due to manufacture plastic covers in place

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,816 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    216,816 miles
    Test number
    515688515017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    213,918 miles
    Test number
    206521782014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass323,757 km2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    323,757 km
    Test number
    488871860792
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass307,692 miles (+132,146)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    307,692 miles
    Test number
    440707466277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,546 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,546 miles
    Test number
    123799263039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryComplete under carriage inspection not carried out due to manufacture plastic covers in place

  6. Fail175,542 miles (+9,919)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,542 miles
    Test number
    206239743343
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryComplete under carriage inspection not carried out due to manufacture plastic covers in place

  7. Pass165,623 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,623 miles
    Test number
    529457055046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,756 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,756 miles
    Test number
    345680885122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,747 miles (+8,459)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,747 miles
    Test number
    446825184079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,288 miles (+8,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,288 miles
    Test number
    777848553077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass137,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    137,951 miles
    Test number
    527158962085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,951 miles (-60,863)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,951 miles
    Test number
    928246862063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass198,814 miles (+26,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    198,814 miles
    Test number
    543494960301
    • 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)

  14. Pass172,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    172,728 miles
    Test number
    673454169308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,713 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    143,713 km
    Test number
    100180839497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,012 miles (+6,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    384381229062
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,687 miles (+14,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,687 miles
    Test number
    731327698110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    533212207214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 CWC

Does LB04 CWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 CWC expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 CWC?
The MOT on LB04 CWC expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 CWC done?
LB04 CWC was recorded at 216,816 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 10,183 miles a year.
Has LB04 CWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 CWC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 CWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 CWC find?
LB04 CWC passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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