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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB05 WRLMOT history

LB05 WRL is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
140,824 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WRL
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
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WRL was last recorded at 140,824 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 7,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,752 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,072 miles
Average per year
6,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,824 miles
  • 2024 – 133,752 miles
  • 2023 – 127,932 miles
  • 2020 – 189,411 miles
  • 2019 – 168,956 miles
  • 2018 – 93,842 miles
  • 2017 – 87,773 miles
  • 2016 – 83,068 miles
  • 2015 – 78,656 miles
  • 2014 – 72,793 miles
  • 2013 – 67,022 miles
  • 2012 – 62,174 miles
  • 2011 – 57,481 miles
  • 2010 – 52,585 miles
  • 2009 – 43,592 miles
  • 2008 – 35,449 miles
  • 2007 – 27,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,824 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly worn

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Turbo area)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,824 miles (+7,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,824 miles
    Test number
    614593177838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly worn
  2. Pass133,752 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,752 miles
    Test number
    238611398049
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Turbo area) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail133,752 miles (+5,820)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,752 miles
    Test number
    985200269014
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Turbo area) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,932 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    585991277713
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Fail127,932 miles6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    351053967117
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too small (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass196,860 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    196,860 km
    Test number
    326432136260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail196,856 km1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,856 km
    Test number
    471912701277
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass189,411 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,411 miles
    Test number
    446780645617
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail189,403 miles (+20,447)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,403 miles
    Test number
    422523698386
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass168,956 miles (+331)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,956 miles
    Test number
    825673807576
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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. Fail168,625 miles (+74,783)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,625 miles
    Test number
    455685380875
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
  12. Pass93,842 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    674844387021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,773 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,773 miles
    Test number
    757176234543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,583 miles (+4,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,583 miles
    Test number
    593892503646
    • AdvisoryFront light aims weak patterns(lenses in poor condition)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar ,link rod upper ball joint dust cover starting to split
  15. Pass83,068 miles (+4,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,068 miles
    Test number
    959359490797
    • AdvisoryFront light lenses distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass78,656 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    654925428166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,793 miles (+5,771)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    779518754281
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMain front to rear metal brake pipes have light corrosion ,at rear
  18. Pass67,022 miles (+4,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    747489053269
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing low
  19. Pass62,174 miles (+4,693)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    805385752201
    • NoteOs front tyre bold on inner edge raised tread
    • NoteOs rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder
  20. Pass57,481 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    429506551267
    • NoteLarge wear-ridges on front disc brakes
  21. Fail57,481 miles (+4,896)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    517096951285
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteLarge wear-ridges on front disc brakes
  22. Pass52,585 miles (+8,993)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    314396250467
    • NoteFront brake discs are wearing thin
  23. Pass43,592 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,592 miles
    Test number
    124709759231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,449 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    720043858232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,578 miles
    Test number
    503013067229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WRL

Does LB05 WRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WRL expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WRL?
The MOT on LB05 WRL expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WRL done?
LB05 WRL was recorded at 140,824 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 6,452 miles a year.
Has LB05 WRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WRL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 WRL 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 WRL find?
LB05 WRL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated; rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; all tyres slightly worn.

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