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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB55 OEAMOT history

LB55 OEA is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 224,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
224,904 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OEA
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
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OEA was last recorded at 224,904 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 29,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,762 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
29,142 miles
Average per year
11,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,904 miles
  • 2024 – 195,762 miles
  • 2023 – 186,325 miles
  • 2022 – 172,034 miles
  • 2021 – 157,649 miles
  • 2020 – 153,112 miles
  • 2019 – 149,715 miles
  • 2017 – 121,576 miles
  • 2016 – 116,876 miles
  • 2014 – 112,889 miles
  • 2013 – 108,504 miles
  • 2012 – 103,288 miles
  • 2011 – 96,379 miles
  • 2010 – 86,956 miles
  • 2009 – 64,892 miles
  • 2008 – 43,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,904 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    224,904 miles
    Test number
    825592811487
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail224,904 miles (+29,142)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,904 miles
    Test number
    108511184401
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass195,762 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,762 miles
    Test number
    308604600700
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail195,754 miles (+9,429)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,754 miles
    Test number
    776071892308
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,325 miles (+14,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,325 miles
    Test number
    941740073908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

  6. Pass172,034 miles (+14,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,034 miles
    Test number
    219272507232
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,649 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,649 miles
    Test number
    595343850930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,112 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,112 miles
    Test number
    751929482865
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail153,112 miles (+3,397)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,112 miles
    Test number
    992747777548
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass149,715 miles (+28,139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,715 miles
    Test number
    263342582128
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,576 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    944574684919
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

  12. Pass116,876 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,876 miles
    Test number
    537337664640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    219311624375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail112,889 miles (+4,385)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    307431024381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass108,504 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,504 miles
    Test number
    775733213349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,288 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    538849882263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to do emmisions due to low readings

  17. Fail103,288 miles (+6,909)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    619939582242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to do emmisions due to low readings

  18. Pass96,379 miles (+9,423)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    456877581252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront/ rear brake discs are pitted

  19. Pass86,956 miles (+22,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    623542500319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,892 miles (+21,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,892 miles
    Test number
    944242809361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    144005108346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 OEA

Does LB55 OEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 OEA expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OEA?
The MOT on LB55 OEA expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 OEA done?
LB55 OEA was recorded at 224,904 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 11,078 miles a year.
Has LB55 OEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OEA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 OEA 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 OEA find?
LB55 OEA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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