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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LB07 BXEMOT history

LB07 BXE is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
140,853 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 BXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 BXE was last recorded at 140,853 miles on 21 May 2026, 2,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,768 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,085 miles
Average per year
7,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,853 miles
  • 2025 – 138,768 miles
  • 2024 – 115,805 miles
  • 2023 – 105,644 miles
  • 2022 – 98,543 miles
  • 2021 – 90,923 miles
  • 2020 – 87,066 miles
  • 2019 – 81,899 miles
  • 2018 – 77,423 miles
  • 2016 – 68,190 miles
  • 2015 – 62,408 miles
  • 2014 – 57,642 miles
  • 2013 – 40,294 miles
  • 2012 – 35,823 miles
  • 2011 – 29,497 miles
  • 2010 – 22,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,853 miles
    Test number
    821275943610
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

  2. Fail140,853 miles (+2,085)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,853 miles
    Test number
    919003974301
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

  3. Pass138,768 miles (+22,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,768 miles
    Test number
    515950206678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

  4. Pass115,805 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,805 miles
    Test number
    992738186258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail115,743 miles (+10,099)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,743 miles
    Test number
    135574662531
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    848865524075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Fail105,644 miles (+7,101)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    548741530966
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass98,543 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    247343681411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    917638872568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail90,923 miles (+3,857)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    120006346248
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,066 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    145020402787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,899 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    184724345158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,423 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,423 miles
    Test number
    458547283709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    365667073753
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edges worn Also winter tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail68,190 miles (+5,782)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    464530041904
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edges worn Also winter tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass62,408 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    167366942516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    225999034230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,641 miles (+17,347)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    749359734227
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,294 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,294 miles
    Test number
    609809293136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,823 miles (+6,326)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,823 miles
    Test number
    335187902406
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass29,497 miles (+6,649)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,497 miles
    Test number
    468792601283
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted

  22. Pass22,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,848 miles
    Test number
    693294400225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 BXE

Does LB07 BXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 BXE is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 BXE?
The MOT on LB07 BXE is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 BXE done?
LB07 BXE was recorded at 140,853 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 7,456 miles a year.
Has LB07 BXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 BXE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB07 BXE 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 LB07 BXE find?
LB07 BXE passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: under vehicle and components general surface corrosion.

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