BMW 525
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LB04 WXPMOT history
LB04 WXP is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 118,380 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 WXP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 WXP was last recorded at 118,380 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 31,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 87,180 miles · 25 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 31,200 miles
- Average per year
- 4,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 118,380 miles
- 2021 – 87,180 miles
- 2020 – 85,105 miles
- 2019 – 80,491 miles
- 2018 – 77,315 miles
- 2017 – 74,640 miles
- 2016 – 72,620 miles
- 2015 – 70,887 miles
- 2014 – 68,983 miles
- 2013 – 66,622 miles
- 2012 – 65,043 miles
- 2011 – 63,606 miles
- 2010 – 60,763 miles
- 2009 – 53,822 miles
- 2008 – 46,414 miles
- 2007 – 40,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,380 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,380 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 118,380 miles
- Test number
- 619729240273
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass177,145 km (+12,003)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 177,145 km
- Test number
- 445342755692
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass165,142 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 165,142 km
- Test number
- 351739659651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail165,139 km1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,139 km
- Test number
- 770909424363
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,180 miles (+2,075)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,180 miles
- Test number
- 870500409016
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass85,105 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,105 miles
- Test number
- 812701781274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail85,105 miles (+4,614)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,105 miles
- Test number
- 761977042829
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,491 miles
- Test number
- 375789147711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,491 miles (+3,176)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,491 miles
- Test number
- 213012736854
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass77,315 miles (+2,675)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 77,315 miles
- Test number
- 233933536733
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass74,640 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,640 miles
- Test number
- 945333508644
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Fail74,640 miles (+2,020)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,640 miles
- Test number
- 145669652161
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Pass72,620 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,620 miles
- Test number
- 113500483599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,887 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,887 miles
- Test number
- 296974895472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,983 miles (+2,361)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 68,983 miles
- Test number
- 469072194145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,622 miles (+1,579)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,622 miles
- Test number
- 247691493454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,043 miles (+1,437)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,043 miles
- Test number
- 916651882138
- DangerousN/s o/s rear tyre walls cracked
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass63,606 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 63,606 miles
- Test number
- 158403271104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,605 miles (+2,842)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,605 miles
- Test number
- 328822071182
- FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Pass60,763 miles (+6,941)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 60,763 miles
- Test number
- 201908220174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,822 miles (+7,408)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 53,822 miles
- Test number
- 354226549125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,414 miles (+6,385)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 46,414 miles
- Test number
- 921536948155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 40,029 miles
- Test number
- 442293637101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 WXP
- Does LB04 WXP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 WXP expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 WXP?
- The MOT on LB04 WXP expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 WXP done?
- LB04 WXP was recorded at 118,380 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
- Has LB04 WXP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 WXP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB04 WXP 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 LB04 WXP find?
- LB04 WXP passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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