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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 CWVMOT history

LB05 CWV is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,695 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CWV was last recorded at 152,695 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2011: 58,115 miles, lower than 67,281 miles on 27 May 2011.
  • 25 Nov 2024: 148,117 miles, lower than 148,282 miles on 28 Nov 2023.

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
152,693 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,695 miles
  • 2024 – 148,159 miles
  • 2023 – 148,282 miles
  • 2022 – 138,345 miles
  • 2021 – 134,585 miles
  • 2020 – 128,971 miles
  • 2019 – 116,962 miles
  • 2018 – 103,525 miles
  • 2017 – 96,104 miles
  • 2016 – 85,504 miles
  • 2015 – 76,670 miles
  • 2014 – 73,400 miles
  • 2013 – 69,089 miles
  • 2012 – 63,095 miles
  • 2011 – 58,115 miles
  • 2010 – 55,044 miles
  • 2009 – 47,490 miles
  • 2008 – 36,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,695 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,695 miles
    Test number
    593843993692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail152,693 miles (+4,534)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,693 miles
    Test number
    480482089388
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Flicker (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,159 miles (+42)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    873716570406
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,117 miles (-165)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,117 miles
    Test number
    910169045865
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    252290377267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,282 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    186828551510
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail148,282 miles (+9,937)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    801011179769
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass138,345 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,345 miles
    Test number
    835916078937
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  9. Fail138,339 miles (+3,754)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    776579593301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  10. Pass134,585 miles (+5,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,585 miles
    Test number
    544763043495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass128,971 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    625364921453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,962 miles (+13,437)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    634201593261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,525 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,525 miles
    Test number
    558824094614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,104 miles (+10,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    137908899725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,504 miles (+8,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    362551904689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,670 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    832186097251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,400 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    647118814361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,089 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,089 miles
    Test number
    639760123304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,095 miles
    Test number
    187067112377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,095 miles (+4,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,095 miles
    Test number
    417777512487
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  21. Pass58,115 miles (-9,166)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    918284831374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,281 miles (+12,237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    809847341172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    292279050471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,044 miles (+7,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    851349550114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass47,490 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    711259559136
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly mishaped
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted

  26. Fail47,490 miles (+11,155)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    580859359127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly mishaped
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted

  27. Pass36,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,335 miles
    Test number
    300681348177
    • NotePlastic under tray fitted at the time of test

Questions about LB05 CWV

Does LB05 CWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 CWV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CWV?
The MOT on LB05 CWV is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 CWV done?
LB05 CWV was recorded at 152,695 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,654 miles a year.
Has LB05 CWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CWV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 CWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 CWV find?
LB05 CWV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s.

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