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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LB04 PUFMOT history

LB04 PUF is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
182,718 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 PUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 PUF was last recorded at 182,718 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 5,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2009: 83,184 miles, lower than 120,014 miles on 20 May 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
177,225 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,493 miles
Average per year
8,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,718 miles
  • 2021 – 177,225 miles
  • 2020 – 170,756 miles
  • 2019 – 164,200 miles
  • 2018 – 155,188 miles
  • 2017 – 145,331 miles
  • 2016 – 134,055 miles
  • 2015 – 120,827 miles
  • 2014 – 110,157 miles
  • 2013 – 105,968 miles
  • 2012 – 102,612 miles
  • 2011 – 100,191 miles
  • 2010 – 96,246 miles
  • 2009 – 83,184 miles
  • 2008 – 71,097 miles
  • 2007 – 55,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,718 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,718 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,718 miles
    Test number
    145022333889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,225 miles
    Test number
    360044506301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail177,219 miles (+6,463)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,219 miles
    Test number
    461512480391
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,756 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,756 miles
    Test number
    607486127962
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail170,756 miles (+6,556)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,756 miles
    Test number
    946674903477
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,200 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,200 miles
    Test number
    482302849095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,134 miles (+8,946)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,134 miles
    Test number
    792329668420
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass155,188 miles (+9,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    155,188 miles
    Test number
    500937423759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,331 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    178874874060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,325 miles (+11,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,325 miles
    Test number
    276243485195
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of two (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass134,055 miles (+13,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,055 miles
    Test number
    310593885309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,827 miles (+10,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,827 miles
    Test number
    846875305462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flitch to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flitch to flex (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,157 miles (+27)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,157 miles
    Test number
    856632534299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  14. Fail110,130 miles (+4,162)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,130 miles
    Test number
    477511634220
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass105,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,968 miles
    Test number
    386590173224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail105,968 miles (+3,356)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,968 miles
    Test number
    527790273222
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass102,612 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,612 miles
    Test number
    468532762203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,191 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    137057751204
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  19. Fail100,191 miles (+3,945)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    527206751265
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  20. Pass96,246 miles (+13,062)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,246 miles
    Test number
    100946050207
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front mirror slightly cracked

  21. Pass83,184 miles (-36,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    154150259271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass120,014 miles (+48,917)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    413400949161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,097 miles (+15,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    942490148148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,467 miles
    Test number
    290337437468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 PUF

Does LB04 PUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 PUF expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 PUF?
The MOT on LB04 PUF expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 PUF done?
LB04 PUF was recorded at 182,718 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 8,364 miles a year.
Has LB04 PUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 PUF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 PUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 PUF find?
LB04 PUF passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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