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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB54 CXOMOT history

LB54 CXO is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
166,398 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 CXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 CXO was last recorded at 166,398 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 5,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2013: 92,436 miles, lower than 136,677 miles on 12 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,841 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,557 miles
Average per year
8,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,398 miles
  • 2021 – 160,841 miles
  • 2020 – 155,528 miles
  • 2019 – 149,989 miles
  • 2018 – 145,918 miles
  • 2017 – 132,825 miles
  • 2016 – 125,607 miles
  • 2015 – 113,018 miles
  • 2014 – 105,616 miles
  • 2013 – 92,436 miles
  • 2012 – 136,677 miles
  • 2011 – 75,987 miles
  • 2010 – 70,290 miles
  • 2009 – 70,193 miles
  • 2008 – 58,921 miles
  • 2007 – 45,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,398 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,398 miles
    Test number
    798686850933
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,398 miles (+5,557)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,398 miles
    Test number
    295251839664
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,841 miles
    Test number
    899899389031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail160,841 miles (+5,313)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,841 miles
    Test number
    485240331545
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,528 miles (+5,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,528 miles
    Test number
    794215110611
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass149,989 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,989 miles
    Test number
    445964078579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,968 miles (+4,050)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,968 miles
    Test number
    718933942912
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass145,918 miles (+13,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    145,918 miles
    Test number
    949727486176
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass132,825 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    696466553266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,607 miles (+12,589)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,607 miles
    Test number
    821579747181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,018 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,018 miles
    Test number
    616875015014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,616 miles
    Test number
    718355714007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,616 miles (+13,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,616 miles
    Test number
    248035714062
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,436 miles
    Test number
    927026013017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,436 miles (-44,241)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,436 miles
    Test number
    116815913449
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass136,677 miles (+60,690)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,677 miles
    Test number
    497152012069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,987 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    646263511088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,290 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    942435300097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,193 miles (+11,272)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,193 miles
    Test number
    952474369399
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,921 miles (+13,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    401077748323
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass45,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    941881157378
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 CXO

Does LB54 CXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 CXO expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 CXO?
The MOT on LB54 CXO expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 CXO done?
LB54 CXO was recorded at 166,398 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 8,526 miles a year.
Has LB54 CXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 CXO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 CXO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 CXO find?
LB54 CXO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: central front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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