BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LB05 HWXMOT history
LB05 HWX is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 348,726 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 348,726 km
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 HWX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 HWX was last recorded at 348,726 km on 6 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jul 2009: 7,733 miles, lower than 77,719 miles on 7 Jul 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 348,726 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass348,726 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass348,726 km
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 348,726 km
- Test number
- 917828382732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail348,726 km2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 348,726 km
- Test number
- 599513466066
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass213,400 miles (+4,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 213,400 miles
- Test number
- 674857258996
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass208,777 miles (+921)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 208,777 miles
- Test number
- 953689410519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,856 miles (+620)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 207,856 miles
- Test number
- 420208512550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,236 miles (+1,309)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 207,236 miles
- Test number
- 128749416099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,927 miles (+2,921)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 205,927 miles
- Test number
- 398983595531
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass203,006 miles (+10,506)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 203,006 miles
- Test number
- 237097083843
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
Pass192,500 miles (+10,553)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 192,500 miles
- Test number
- 202646586869
- 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)
Pass181,947 miles (+8,423)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 181,947 miles
- Test number
- 816828223170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,524 miles (+10,935)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 173,524 miles
- Test number
- 568581975123
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass162,589 miles (+21,257)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 162,589 miles
- Test number
- 408482674133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,332 miles (+15,762)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 141,332 miles
- Test number
- 916073973155
- NoteOil leak
Pass125,570 miles (+14,882)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 125,570 miles
- Test number
- 206210472163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,688 miles (+14,545)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 110,688 miles
- Test number
- 295343771469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,143 miles (+10,092)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 96,143 miles
- Test number
- 971700900298
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSafety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection
Fail86,051 miles (+78,318)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,051 miles
- Test number
- 414218390134
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSafety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection
Pass7,733 miles (-69,986)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 7,733 miles
- Test number
- 904150519242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,719 miles (+20,181)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,719 miles
- Test number
- 253258489440
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 57,538 miles
- Test number
- 703559478118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,538 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,538 miles
- Test number
- 644287678101
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LB05 HWX
- Does LB05 HWX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HWX is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 HWX?
- The MOT on LB05 HWX is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 HWX done?
- LB05 HWX was recorded at 348,726 km at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026.
- Has LB05 HWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 HWX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 HWX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 HWX find?
- LB05 HWX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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