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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB54 XWEMOT history

LB54 XWE is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,379 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XWE was last recorded at 120,379 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,133 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,246 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,379 miles
  • 2025 – 115,133 miles
  • 2024 – 111,721 miles
  • 2023 – 106,954 miles
  • 2022 – 104,017 miles
  • 2020 – 101,420 miles
  • 2019 – 95,553 miles
  • 2018 – 92,329 miles
  • 2017 – 88,595 miles
  • 2016 – 84,096 miles
  • 2015 – 80,039 miles
  • 2014 – 73,308 miles
  • 2013 – 66,165 miles
  • 2012 – 60,381 miles
  • 2011 – 54,102 miles
  • 2010 – 48,030 miles
  • 2009 – 41,252 miles
  • 2008 – 30,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,379 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers dust cover defective(both)
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,379 miles (+5,246)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,379 miles
    Test number
    195993116044
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers dust cover defective(both)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,133 miles (+3,412)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    736895779979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass111,721 miles (+4,767)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,721 miles
    Test number
    199348305457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,954 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    381705334804
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,017 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    377533628640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,420 miles
    Test number
    179664735749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,420 miles (+5,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,420 miles
    Test number
    501887236077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass95,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    363363990176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,553 miles (+3,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    616243953869
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass92,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    399171173771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,329 miles (+3,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    598995771929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass88,595 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    851090817371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,096 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,096 miles
    Test number
    978960878332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,039 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    127830195172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,308 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    216135464415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,165 miles (+5,784)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    409844463163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack joints(tie rod)

  17. Pass60,381 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    218924862473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,102 miles (+6,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    259255361196
    • 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)

  19. Pass48,030 miles (+6,778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,030 miles
    Test number
    711021360180
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

  20. Pass41,252 miles (+11,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,252 miles
    Test number
    941031869180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,086 miles
    Test number
    983400738046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 XWE

Does LB54 XWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XWE is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XWE?
The MOT on LB54 XWE is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 XWE done?
LB54 XWE was recorded at 120,379 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has LB54 XWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XWE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB54 XWE 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 LB54 XWE find?
LB54 XWE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both, and 10 more.

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