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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LB53 PKJMOT history

LB53 PKJ is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
121,737 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PKJ was last recorded at 121,737 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,730 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,737 miles
  • 2021 – 119,769 miles
  • 2020 – 118,521 miles
  • 2019 – 111,509 miles
  • 2018 – 106,692 miles
  • 2017 – 100,324 miles
  • 2016 – 100,218 miles
  • 2015 – 94,068 miles
  • 2014 – 86,581 miles
  • 2013 – 79,476 miles
  • 2012 – 69,845 miles
  • 2010 – 66,878 miles
  • 2009 – 50,578 miles
  • 2008 – 38,895 miles
  • 2007 – 38,447 miles
  • 2006 – 21,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,737 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded centralRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,737 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,737 miles
    Test number
    557353223207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded central

  2. Fail121,730 miles (+14)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    376523861328
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded central

  3. Fail121,716 miles (+1,947)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,716 miles
    Test number
    612809482343
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low headlight adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,769 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,769 miles
    Test number
    903499959991
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail119,769 miles (+1,248)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,769 miles
    Test number
    543886507439
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,521 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,521 miles
    Test number
    734698169214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail118,515 miles (+7,006)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,515 miles
    Test number
    844675806886
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,509 miles (+4,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,509 miles
    Test number
    327959433021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass106,692 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    254924969738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,671 miles (+6,347)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    654601665582
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake back plate loose and noisy
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySills and floors corroded

  11. Pass100,324 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,324 miles
    Test number
    258358688465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,218 miles (+6,150)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,218 miles
    Test number
    261391850081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  13. Pass94,068 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    809451975523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,054 miles (+7,473)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    100200730210
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre slightly out of shape 2354517
    • AdvisorySlight play in osr drop link
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud

  15. Pass86,581 miles (+7,105)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,581 miles
    Test number
    499476244368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass79,476 miles (+21)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,476 miles
    Test number
    249191653372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  17. Fail79,455 miles (+4,066)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    558278633380
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly misshaped and worn on inside edge

  18. Pass75,389 miles (+5,544)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    299539133015
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass69,845 miles (+2,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,845 miles
    Test number
    599050632041
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass66,878 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    472705460425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,616 miles (+8,038)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    414845820055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCENTER/REAR SEAT BELT WONT FASTEN INTO STALK
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail50,578 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    201831039096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass50,578 miles (+11,683)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    452651939033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,895 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    911946618069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,447 miles (+16,695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,447 miles
    Test number
    210007347305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    491213556345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PKJ

Does LB53 PKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PKJ expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PKJ?
The MOT on LB53 PKJ expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PKJ done?
LB53 PKJ was recorded at 121,737 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 6,472 miles a year.
Has LB53 PKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PKJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 PKJ 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 LB53 PKJ find?
LB53 PKJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; fuel pipes corroded central.

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