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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LB07 URGMOT history

LB07 URG is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 24 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 208,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
208,374 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 URG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 URG was last recorded at 208,374 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 4,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,987 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,387 miles
Average per year
10,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,374 miles
  • 2025 – 203,987 miles
  • 2024 – 200,373 miles
  • 2023 – 196,019 miles
  • 2022 – 190,944 miles
  • 2021 – 185,987 miles
  • 2020 – 181,822 miles
  • 2019 – 177,296 miles
  • 2018 – 171,939 miles
  • 2017 – 166,349 miles
  • 2016 – 155,091 miles
  • 2015 – 135,457 miles
  • 2014 – 121,209 miles
  • 2013 – 106,255 miles
  • 2012 – 85,911 miles
  • 2011 – 65,070 miles
  • 2010 – 44,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,374 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,374 miles (+4,387)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    208,374 miles
    Test number
    766748366386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass203,987 miles (+3,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,987 miles
    Test number
    179712120037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass200,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    200,373 miles
    Test number
    904539594602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link play
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail200,373 miles (+4,354)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,373 miles
    Test number
    342026314863
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link play
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass196,019 miles (+5,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,019 miles
    Test number
    896774122594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass190,944 miles (+4,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,944 miles
    Test number
    481859013003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass185,987 miles (+4,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,987 miles
    Test number
    772387641524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass181,822 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,822 miles
    Test number
    353160509798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,296 miles
    Test number
    819630821475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail177,296 miles (+5,357)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,296 miles
    Test number
    308919429205
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass171,939 miles (+5,590)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,939 miles
    Test number
    598360600128
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDPF warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass166,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    166,349 miles
    Test number
    800141249034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail166,343 miles (+11,252)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,343 miles
    Test number
    236868783593
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass155,091 miles (+19,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,091 miles
    Test number
    211991086566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,457 miles (+14,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,457 miles
    Test number
    695341928371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,209 miles (+14,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,209 miles
    Test number
    819893574282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,255 miles (+20,344)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,255 miles
    Test number
    866093873217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,911 miles (+20,841)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    259867672266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,070 miles (+3,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    675647671249
    • NoteRear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

  20. Pass61,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    776394451183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,168 miles (+16,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    148722051123
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,440 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    441611260119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail44,349 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    160038750187
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 URG

Does LB07 URG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 URG is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 URG?
The MOT on LB07 URG is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 URG done?
LB07 URG was recorded at 208,374 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 10,062 miles a year.
Has LB07 URG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 URG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 URG 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 URG find?
LB07 URG passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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