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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LB04 TJZMOT history

LB04 TJZ is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 207,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
207,192 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 TJZ
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 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 TJZ was last recorded at 207,192 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 12,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2009: 10,527 miles, lower than 101,543 miles on 16 Apr 2009.
  • 2 Feb 2017: 123,685 miles, lower than 154,624 miles on 29 Dec 2015.

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
195,160 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12,032 miles
Average per year
8,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,192 miles
  • 2022 – 195,160 miles
  • 2021 – 183,183 miles
  • 2020 – 176,837 miles
  • 2018 – 176,081 miles
  • 2017 – 123,685 miles
  • 2015 – 154,624 miles
  • 2014 – 141,494 miles
  • 2013 – 133,343 miles
  • 2012 – 119,466 miles
  • 2011 – 118,875 miles
  • 2010 – 111,723 miles
  • 2009 – 10,527 miles
  • 2008 – 91,219 miles
  • 2007 – 70,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,192 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,192 miles (+12,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    207,192 miles
    Test number
    514700169614
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass195,160 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,160 miles
    Test number
    384085572356
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail195,137 miles (+11,954)1 dangerous6 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,137 miles
    Test number
    189355554805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,183 miles (+6,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    183,183 miles
    Test number
    575932657223
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass176,837 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,837 miles
    Test number
    601902863986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is very low (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass176,081 miles (+52,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,081 miles
    Test number
    530694923676
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass123,685 miles (-30,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,685 miles
    Test number
    678089906719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,624 miles (+13,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,624 miles
    Test number
    592908592236
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joints worn

  9. Pass141,494 miles (+8,151)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,494 miles
    Test number
    989223864379
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to limit and wearing badly on inner edges
    • NoteSlight knock from o/s rear but no excessive movement found at time of test

  10. Pass133,343 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,343 miles
    Test number
    836334853384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing heavy on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall has a cut not deep enough to show cords or ply
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyre pressure warning system indicates a fault

  11. Fail133,343 miles (+13,877)8 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,343 miles
    Test number
    339330353367
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing heavy on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall has a cut not deep enough to show cords or ply
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate displayed in window
    • NoteTyre pressure warning system indicates a fault

  12. Pass119,466 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,466 miles
    Test number
    159022782017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass118,875 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    465902211350
    • NoteSlight play and noise offside stearing rack
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear suspension joint/bush

  14. Fail118,874 miles (+7,151)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    489971411341
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play and noise offside stearing rack
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear suspension joint/bush

  15. Pass111,723 miles (+101,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,723 miles
    Test number
    484224910420
    • 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)

  16. Pass10,527 miles (-91,016)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,527 miles
    Test number
    974037529347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,543 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    920936109184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,219 miles (+20,993)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    573497208155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions too low to register because of particulate filter

  19. Pass70,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    841221927145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 TJZ

Does LB04 TJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 TJZ expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 TJZ?
The MOT on LB04 TJZ expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 TJZ done?
LB04 TJZ was recorded at 207,192 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 8,185 miles a year.
Has LB04 TJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 TJZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 TJZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 TJZ find?
LB04 TJZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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