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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB55 OCZMOT history

LB55 OCZ is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 351,826 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
351,826 km
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OCZ
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
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OCZ was last recorded at 351,826 km on 5 Mar 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
351,826 km · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 351,826 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass351,826 km
  • AdvisoryFront steering rack / inner arm slight play felt at wheel (both)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear pan arm bush perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass351,826 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    351,826 km
    Test number
    229423713526
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack / inner arm slight play felt at wheel (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear pan arm bush perishing

  2. Fail351,826 km7 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    351,826 km
    Test number
    779683850032
    • MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet struts not holding up (both) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack / inner arm slight play felt at wheel (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear pan arm bush perishing

  3. Pass214,489 miles (+11,142)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    214,489 miles
    Test number
    713586364722
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass203,347 miles (+15,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    203,347 miles
    Test number
    403236464567
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass187,490 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,490 miles
    Test number
    396056673694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,575 miles (+11,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,575 miles
    Test number
    657910700799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,927 miles (+5,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,927 miles
    Test number
    236039341571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass158,467 miles (+5,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,467 miles
    Test number
    487029614214
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + Under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass153,008 miles (+10,954)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    775092515201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,054 miles (+10,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,054 miles
    Test number
    278017144268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass131,715 miles (+6,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    206943333292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass125,205 miles (+9,036)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,205 miles
    Test number
    436826422272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,169 miles (+9,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,169 miles
    Test number
    925464741242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass106,233 miles (+19,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,233 miles
    Test number
    622539350119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    781142858389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 OCZ

Does LB55 OCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 OCZ is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OCZ?
The MOT on LB55 OCZ is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 OCZ done?
LB55 OCZ was recorded at 351,826 km at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
Has LB55 OCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OCZ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 OCZ 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 OCZ find?
LB55 OCZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front steering rack / inner arm slight play felt at wheel (both); nearside rear pan arm bush perishing.

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