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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB54 TEJMOT history

LB54 TEJ is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
186,790 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TEJ was last recorded at 186,790 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 11,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2021: 150,410 miles, lower than 223,243 miles on 14 Jan 2020.

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
175,090 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,700 miles
Average per year
8,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,790 miles
  • 2024 – 175,090 miles
  • 2023 – 171,923 miles
  • 2022 – 168,064 miles
  • 2021 – 150,410 miles
  • 2020 – 223,243 miles
  • 2019 – 127,569 miles
  • 2017 – 117,274 miles
  • 2016 – 96,011 miles
  • 2015 – 85,413 miles
  • 2014 – 75,222 miles
  • 2013 – 67,166 miles
  • 2012 – 57,297 miles
  • 2010 – 49,521 miles
  • 2009 – 36,197 miles
  • 2008 – 27,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,790 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted difficult

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamps colour slightly mismatched

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly lower than offside. It would appear the system requires adjustment or repair soon.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,790 miles (+11,700)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,790 miles
    Test number
    424841296040
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted difficult

  2. Pass175,090 miles (+3,167)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    781409258701
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass171,923 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,923 miles
    Test number
    194970966236
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted could not view

  4. Fail171,923 miles (+24)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,923 miles
    Test number
    470366577865
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted could not view

  5. Fail171,899 miles (+3,835)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,899 miles
    Test number
    251122505591
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever approaching full extent of travel, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon.
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake application imbalanced nearside effort slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass168,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,064 miles
    Test number
    639229032017
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps colour slightly mismatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly lower than offside. It would appear the system requires adjustment or repair soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail168,064 miles (+5,253)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,064 miles
    Test number
    925613367361
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps colour slightly mismatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly lower than offside. It would appear the system requires adjustment or repair soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass162,811 miles (+12,401)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,811 miles
    Test number
    989430167850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass150,410 miles (-72,833)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,410 miles
    Test number
    841324956914
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass223,243 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    223,243 miles
    Test number
    837589900272
    • AdvisoryLow on engine oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail223,240 km3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,240 km
    Test number
    655372131816
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow on engine oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,569 miles (+10,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,569 miles
    Test number
    243678127677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,274 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,274 miles
    Test number
    973927787049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,965 miles (+10,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,965 miles
    Test number
    589459668594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,011 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    287532352540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,917 miles (+10,504)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    135514965964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail85,413 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    627910815005
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass85,413 miles (+10,191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    967800115012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,222 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,222 miles
    Test number
    895501414067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,166 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,166 miles
    Test number
    219354213048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,150 miles (+9,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    445720813044
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass57,297 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    657696402067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,283 miles (+7,762)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    405235902093
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass49,521 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    923068450315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,513 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,513 miles
    Test number
    960922210083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,197 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,197 miles
    Test number
    272022819016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,852 miles
    Test number
    710007508044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TEJ

Does LB54 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 TEJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TEJ?
The MOT on LB54 TEJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 TEJ done?
LB54 TEJ was recorded at 186,790 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,887 miles a year.
Has LB54 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TEJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 TEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 TEJ find?
LB54 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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