
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass93,842 miles (+6,069)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 93,842 miles
- Test number
- 674844387021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,773 miles (+190)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,773 miles
- Test number
- 757176234543
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass78,656 miles (+5,863)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,656 miles
- Test number
- 654925428166
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass57,481 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 57,481 miles
- Test number
- 429506551267
- NoteLarge wear-ridges on front disc brakes
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
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
Pass43,592 miles (+8,143)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,592 miles
- Test number
- 124709759231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,449 miles (+7,871)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 35,449 miles
- Test number
- 720043858232
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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