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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LB07 GFVMOT history

LB07 GFV is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 6 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
188,001 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 GFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 GFV was last recorded at 188,001 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,970 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
10,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,001 miles
  • 2022 – 174,258 miles
  • 2021 – 169,855 miles
  • 2020 – 163,211 miles
  • 2019 – 151,510 miles
  • 2018 – 139,550 miles
  • 2017 – 129,804 miles
  • 2016 – 119,635 miles
  • 2015 – 108,959 miles
  • 2014 – 97,230 miles
  • 2013 – 85,462 miles
  • 2012 – 72,906 miles
  • 2011 – 60,353 miles
  • 2010 – 44,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,001 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,001 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    188,001 miles
    Test number
    689393839790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail187,970 miles (+13,712)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,970 miles
    Test number
    456832123844
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass174,258 miles (+4,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,258 miles
    Test number
    327732789974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass169,855 miles (+6,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,855 miles
    Test number
    730738938477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass163,211 miles (+11,701)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,211 miles
    Test number
    884114059297
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2454018 rft
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNsf fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUndercovers throughout

  6. Pass151,510 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,510 miles
    Test number
    176172071518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

  7. Fail151,488 miles (+11,938)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,488 miles
    Test number
    993116498695
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

  8. Pass139,550 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,550 miles
    Test number
    107691651624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,804 miles (+10,169)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    726518682850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear/offside front coil springs slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle undercovers fitted

  10. Pass119,635 miles (+10,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    793353247911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside front tyre inner shoulders worn
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

  11. Pass108,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    646536254913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,959 miles (+11,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    734424533603
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass97,230 miles (+11,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    419502294167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass85,462 miles (+12,556)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    945336603292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsf fog lamp insecure

  15. Pass72,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    386442992173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,906 miles (+12,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    898252992156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass60,353 miles (+15,958)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,353 miles
    Test number
    639920111233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  18. Fail44,395 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    213556310204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass44,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    652196210239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 GFV

Does LB07 GFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 GFV expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 GFV?
The MOT on LB07 GFV expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 GFV done?
LB07 GFV was recorded at 188,001 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 10,779 miles a year.
Has LB07 GFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 GFV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 GFV 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 GFV find?
LB07 GFV passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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