BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LB55 HZDMOT history
LB55 HZD is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 124,698 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,864 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 HZD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 HZD was last recorded at 124,698 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 6,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Sept 2018: 92,350 miles, lower than 98,662 miles on 26 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,452 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,246 miles
- Average per year
- 5,864 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,698 miles
- 2025 – 118,452 miles
- 2024 – 114,755 miles
- 2023 – 109,547 miles
- 2022 – 108,380 miles
- 2021 – 105,760 miles
- 2020 – 102,447 miles
- 2019 – 96,723 miles
- 2018 – 92,350 miles
- 2017 – 98,662 miles
- 2016 – 85,842 miles
- 2015 – 81,559 miles
- 2014 – 75,269 miles
- 2013 – 65,612 miles
- 2012 – 54,998 miles
- 2011 – 44,806 miles
- 2010 – 35,910 miles
- 2009 – 23,277 miles
- 2008 – 20,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,698 miles
- MinorCentral Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,698 miles (+6,246)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 124,698 miles
- Test number
- 111342934129
- MinorCentral Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,452 miles (+3,697)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 118,452 miles
- Test number
- 424205411825
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,755 miles (+5,208)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 114,755 miles
- Test number
- 519996874396
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,547 miles (+1,167)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,547 miles
- Test number
- 250243539319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,380 miles (+2,620)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 108,380 miles
- Test number
- 552898834996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,760 miles (+3,313)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 105,760 miles
- Test number
- 437551375417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,447 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,447 miles
- Test number
- 278263177188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,723 miles (+4,373)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 96,723 miles
- Test number
- 956242109390
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,350 miles (-6,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 92,350 miles
- Test number
- 248226183817
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,662 miles (+12,820)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 98,662 miles
- Test number
- 454838738738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,842 miles (+4,283)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 85,842 miles
- Test number
- 412374747344
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass81,559 miles (+6,290)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 81,559 miles
- Test number
- 802858444429
- AdvisoryCentre child seat fitted at time ofmot
Pass75,269 miles (+9,657)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 75,269 miles
- Test number
- 336903394428
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass65,612 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 65,612 miles
- Test number
- 649010993261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail65,609 miles (+10,611)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,609 miles
- Test number
- 895050693283
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,998 miles (+10,192)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 54,998 miles
- Test number
- 816454702333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,806 miles (+8,896)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 44,806 miles
- Test number
- 567086581262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,910 miles (+12,633)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 35,910 miles
- Test number
- 291910000312
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,277 miles (+2,889)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 23,277 miles
- Test number
- 431635899239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 20,388 miles
- Test number
- 111223858320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 HZD
- Does LB55 HZD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HZD is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 HZD?
- The MOT on LB55 HZD is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 HZD done?
- LB55 HZD was recorded at 124,698 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
- Has LB55 HZD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 HZD has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2013.
- Has the mileage on LB55 HZD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 HZD find?
- LB55 HZD passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front lower window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.
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