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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB05 LVFMOT history

LB05 LVF is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2024
Mileage
144,654 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LVF
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
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LVF was last recorded at 144,654 miles on 20 Jun 2023, 12,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,016 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
12,638 miles
Average per year
6,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,654 miles
  • 2021 – 132,016 miles
  • 2019 – 126,999 miles
  • 2018 – 120,343 miles
  • 2017 – 112,946 miles
  • 2016 – 98,470 miles
  • 2015 – 88,488 miles
  • 2014 – 82,640 miles
  • 2013 – 76,013 miles
  • 2012 – 68,434 miles
  • 2011 – 61,912 miles
  • 2010 – 55,402 miles
  • 2009 – 49,641 miles
  • 2008 – 45,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Front Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,654 miles
    Test number
    435237015981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail144,654 miles (+12,638)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,654 miles
    Test number
    208828185303
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass132,016 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,016 miles
    Test number
    541886927415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,999 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    208856107722
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail126,991 miles (+6,648)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,991 miles
    Test number
    598343438416
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass120,343 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,343 miles
    Test number
    586429580263
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass112,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,946 miles
    Test number
    648281854288
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail112,946 miles (+14,476)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,946 miles
    Test number
    840406084347
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass98,470 miles (+9,982)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    525888443221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,488 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    366346349893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,640 miles (+6,627)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,640 miles
    Test number
    346170794230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass76,013 miles (+7,579)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    787764383229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn low

  13. Pass68,434 miles (+6,522)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,434 miles
    Test number
    158886312248
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked

  14. Pass61,912 miles (+6,510)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,912 miles
    Test number
    996900701287
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on edges
    • NoteUnder body trays fitted

  15. Pass55,402 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,402 miles
    Test number
    140331810274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    322055819492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,641 miles (+3,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    444912319225
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  18. Pass45,698 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,698 miles
    Test number
    791953198149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSpace saver wheel missing

Questions about LB05 LVF

Does LB05 LVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LVF expired on 19 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LVF?
The MOT on LB05 LVF expired on 19 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LVF done?
LB05 LVF was recorded at 144,654 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2023, an average of 6,623 miles a year.
Has LB05 LVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LVF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 LVF 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 LVF find?
LB05 LVF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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