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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB52 EEMMOT history

LB52 EEM is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
136,201 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 EEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 EEM was last recorded at 136,201 miles on 16 May 2024, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,919 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,201 miles
  • 2022 – 135,919 miles
  • 2021 – 132,175 miles
  • 2019 – 126,914 miles
  • 2018 – 118,578 miles
  • 2017 – 116,153 miles
  • 2016 – 107,748 miles
  • 2015 – 99,571 miles
  • 2014 – 92,788 miles
  • 2013 – 85,529 miles
  • 2012 – 79,240 miles
  • 2011 – 71,066 miles
  • 2010 – 63,260 miles
  • 2009 – 56,367 miles
  • 2008 – 49,649 miles
  • 2007 – 44,720 miles
  • 2006 – 36,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,201 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,201 miles (+282)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    521618899179
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass135,919 miles (+3,744)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    950045089264
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass132,175 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    457381546621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,914 miles (+8,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,914 miles
    Test number
    767393059100
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass118,578 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,578 miles
    Test number
    704066114830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,153 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,153 miles
    Test number
    550787569459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  7. Fail116,148 miles (+8,400)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    829469602871
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  8. Pass107,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    982098203445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,748 miles (+8,177)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    565216622403
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  10. Pass99,571 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,571 miles
    Test number
    657087015223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,788 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    297522514278
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass92,788 miles (+7,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    907132614298
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass85,529 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,529 miles
    Test number
    247013413252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    448803012222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,240 miles (+672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    999773312286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass78,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    188772842108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,568 miles (+7,502)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    766029932125
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass71,066 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    705549431134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,260 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,260 miles
    Test number
    534848830122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,367 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,367 miles
    Test number
    162419539107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,649 miles (+4,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    380597338183
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass44,720 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,720 miles
    Test number
    453187937139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    251789936181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,568 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    404909036122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB52 EEM

Does LB52 EEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 EEM expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 EEM?
The MOT on LB52 EEM expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 EEM done?
LB52 EEM was recorded at 136,201 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has LB52 EEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 EEM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LB52 EEM 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 LB52 EEM find?
LB52 EEM passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 1 minor defect: rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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