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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB55 LWJMOT history

LB55 LWJ is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 191,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
191,304 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWJ was last recorded at 191,304 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 8,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,724 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,580 miles
Average per year
9,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,304 miles
  • 2022 – 182,724 miles
  • 2020 – 173,524 miles
  • 2019 – 152,167 miles
  • 2018 – 146,640 miles
  • 2017 – 141,606 miles
  • 2016 – 132,808 miles
  • 2015 – 118,556 miles
  • 2014 – 107,834 miles
  • 2013 – 95,896 miles
  • 2012 – 85,813 miles
  • 2011 – 74,693 miles
  • 2010 – 63,651 miles
  • 2009 – 54,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    191,304 miles
    Test number
    867076122625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,287 miles (+8,563)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,287 miles
    Test number
    758679593757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass182,724 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    182,724 miles
    Test number
    960586100049
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail182,709 miles (+9,185)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,709 miles
    Test number
    985510900434
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass173,524 miles (+40)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,524 miles
    Test number
    695424090809
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail173,484 miles (+21,317)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,484 miles
    Test number
    995216035569
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml warning lamp on

  7. Pass152,167 miles (+5,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,167 miles
    Test number
    632379226910
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,640 miles (+5,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,640 miles
    Test number
    875164575543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass141,606 miles (+8,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,606 miles
    Test number
    191921158643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass132,808 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,808 miles
    Test number
    860403706761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,701 miles (+14,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,701 miles
    Test number
    875932651888
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass118,556 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    455317015191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,834 miles (+11,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,834 miles
    Test number
    228591224490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,896 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,896 miles
    Test number
    167206213167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,835 miles (+10,022)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,835 miles
    Test number
    116725613198
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edges.
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall.

  16. Pass85,813 miles (+11,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    166483922191
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edges.

  17. Pass74,693 miles (+11,042)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,693 miles
    Test number
    265778711147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,651 miles (+8,996)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    414628910159
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge.

  19. Pass54,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    890386029180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWJ

Does LB55 LWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWJ expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWJ?
The MOT on LB55 LWJ expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWJ done?
LB55 LWJ was recorded at 191,304 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 9,970 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWJ 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 LB55 LWJ find?
LB55 LWJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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