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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LB57 WZCMOT history

LB57 WZC is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
184,047 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 WZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 WZC was last recorded at 184,047 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,097 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,950 miles
Average per year
9,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,047 miles
  • 2024 – 179,097 miles
  • 2023 – 175,519 miles
  • 2022 – 165,359 miles
  • 2021 – 155,236 miles
  • 2020 – 148,535 miles
  • 2019 – 136,498 miles
  • 2018 – 124,242 miles
  • 2017 – 104,357 miles
  • 2016 – 92,968 miles
  • 2015 – 82,959 miles
  • 2014 – 73,416 miles
  • 2013 – 63,212 miles
  • 2012 – 56,614 miles
  • 2011 – 41,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,047 miles (+4,950)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,047 miles
    Test number
    519328037303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,097 miles (+3,578)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,097 miles
    Test number
    770781895381
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass175,519 miles (+10,160)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    175,519 miles
    Test number
    131622579174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,359 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,359 miles
    Test number
    839099512567
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,359 miles (+10,123)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,359 miles
    Test number
    597664343016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,236 miles (+6,701)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,236 miles
    Test number
    701410423044
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass148,535 miles (+12,037)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    436202026380
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,498 miles (+12,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,498 miles
    Test number
    446298635458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,242 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,242 miles
    Test number
    312568951754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,532 miles
    Test number
    547085612101
    • 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)

  11. Fail117,532 miles (+13,175)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,532 miles
    Test number
    980829019978
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass104,357 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    503709705156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    792942831348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,968 miles (+10,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    561211335072
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass82,959 miles (+9,543)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    676144805100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side front angel eye light not workung

  16. Pass73,416 miles (+10,204)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    476197204114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass63,212 miles (+6,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    719664373055
    • NoteEmission level so low no reading taken

  18. Pass56,614 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    476099672064
    • 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. Pass55,804 miles (+14,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,804 miles
    Test number
    957807722063
    • 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)

  20. Pass41,122 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    227428021019
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

Questions about LB57 WZC

Does LB57 WZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 WZC is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 WZC?
The MOT on LB57 WZC is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 WZC done?
LB57 WZC was recorded at 184,047 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,676 miles a year.
Has LB57 WZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 WZC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 WZC 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 LB57 WZC find?
LB57 WZC passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside door mirror glass damaged, and 2 more.

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