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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB53 RZDMOT history

LB53 RZD is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,464 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RZD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RZD was last recorded at 64,464 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,138 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,326 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,464 miles
  • 2024 – 62,138 miles
  • 2023 – 58,977 miles
  • 2022 – 55,644 miles
  • 2021 – 55,314 miles
  • 2020 – 55,078 miles
  • 2019 – 54,712 miles
  • 2018 – 53,179 miles
  • 2017 – 49,627 miles
  • 2016 – 46,845 miles
  • 2015 – 43,302 miles
  • 2014 – 41,216 miles
  • 2013 – 39,595 miles
  • 2012 – 36,512 miles
  • 2011 – 33,485 miles
  • 2010 – 29,305 miles
  • 2009 – 26,068 miles
  • 2008 – 23,880 miles
  • 2007 – 19,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,464 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,464 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,464 miles
    Test number
    232976952083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,138 miles (+3,161)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    230594561476
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,977 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,977 miles
    Test number
    155831390018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,644 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    709278377033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

  5. Fail55,637 miles (+323)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,637 miles
    Test number
    807407826385
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

  6. Pass55,314 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    397215205301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    691638461592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail55,078 miles (+366)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    677374592428
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass54,712 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    360504956271
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm in centre of tread.

  10. Pass53,179 miles (+3,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,179 miles
    Test number
    486865873263
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake Discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from Gearbox area
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting broken

  11. Pass49,627 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    618156345074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    244554162212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,845 miles (+3,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    498091626290
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass43,302 miles (+2,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    865959611323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass41,216 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,216 miles
    Test number
    179303384233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,595 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    427338903445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,512 miles (+3,027)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    855419392239
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn.

  18. Pass33,485 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    655205901393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    613592890209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,305 miles (+3,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    370282990471
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass26,068 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,068 miles
    Test number
    933816109323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,880 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,880 miles
    Test number
    472359908366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,687 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,687 miles
    Test number
    293852737316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,889 miles
    Test number
    640559907074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RZD

Does LB53 RZD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 RZD is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RZD?
The MOT on LB53 RZD is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 RZD done?
LB53 RZD was recorded at 64,464 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has LB53 RZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RZD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 RZD 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 RZD find?
LB53 RZD passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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