BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LB05 FVAMOT history
LB05 FVA is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 18 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 142,725 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 FVA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 FVA was last recorded at 142,725 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 5,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 137,317 miles · 18 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,408 miles
- Average per year
- 5,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,725 miles
- 2024 – 137,317 miles
- 2023 – 133,136 miles
- 2022 – 129,780 miles
- 2021 – 126,238 miles
- 2020 – 119,417 miles
- 2019 – 112,999 miles
- 2018 – 106,956 miles
- 2017 – 98,713 miles
- 2016 – 90,870 miles
- 2015 – 84,622 miles
- 2014 – 79,334 miles
- 2013 – 73,277 miles
- 2012 – 67,049 miles
- 2011 – 62,399 miles
- 2010 – 57,578 miles
- 2009 – 51,174 miles
- 2008 – 44,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,725 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Centre stop lamp inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,725 miles (+5,408)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 142,725 miles
- Test number
- 959795045216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,317 miles (+4,181)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 137,317 miles
- Test number
- 267066995879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,136 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 133,136 miles
- Test number
- 518653403946
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,780 miles (+3,542)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 129,780 miles
- Test number
- 359601147451
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass126,238 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 126,238 miles
- Test number
- 323695125996
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inoperative
Fail126,238 miles (+6,821)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,238 miles
- Test number
- 254243251721
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inoperative
Pass119,417 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,417 miles
- Test number
- 244563761286
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail119,417 miles (+6,418)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,417 miles
- Test number
- 599184061313
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass112,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,999 miles
- Test number
- 967760119121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,999 miles (+6,043)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,999 miles
- Test number
- 635742604656
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass106,956 miles (+8,243)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 106,956 miles
- Test number
- 261316752540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,713 miles (+7,843)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,713 miles
- Test number
- 208428065784
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,870 miles (+6,248)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 90,870 miles
- Test number
- 575686017748
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread and wearing low on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryVehicle undertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass84,622 miles (+5,288)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 84,622 miles
- Test number
- 508987805079
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,334 miles (+6,057)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 79,334 miles
- Test number
- 885177904023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 73,277 miles
- Test number
- 378219203061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,277 miles (+6,228)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,277 miles
- Test number
- 847618203047
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre perishing
Pass67,049 miles (+4,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 67,049 miles
- Test number
- 146565702499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,399 miles (+4,821)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 62,399 miles
- Test number
- 796009011092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,578 miles (+6,404)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 57,578 miles
- Test number
- 694908620044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,174 miles (+7,037)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 51,174 miles
- Test number
- 204913139028
- NoteUnder trays fitted full length of vehicle
Pass44,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 44,137 miles
- Test number
- 344324258186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 FVA
- Does LB05 FVA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 FVA expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 FVA?
- The MOT on LB05 FVA expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 FVA done?
- LB05 FVA was recorded at 142,725 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 5,750 miles a year.
- Has LB05 FVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 FVA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB05 FVA 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 LB05 FVA find?
- LB05 FVA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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