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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LC03 WDTMOT history

LC03 WDT is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

LC03 WDT grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
67,520 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 WDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 WDT was last recorded at 67,520 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,488 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 67,520 miles
  • 2020 – 63,953 miles
  • 2019 – 57,578 miles
  • 2018 – 52,084 miles
  • 2017 – 44,866 miles
  • 2016 – 37,995 miles
  • 2015 – 31,012 miles
  • 2014 – 25,389 miles
  • 2013 – 18,777 miles
  • 2012 – 15,091 miles
  • 2011 – 12,068 miles
  • 2009 – 8,800 miles
  • 2008 – 8,336 miles
  • 2007 – 7,724 miles
  • 2006 – 6,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,520 miles

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.

  • Wet test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both front and nearside rear tyre valves perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front exhaust flexible pipe leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside handbrake readings very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear brakes require attention asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,520 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    918140298543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,488 miles (+975)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,488 miles
    Test number
    525463758519
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,513 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,513 miles
    Test number
    334459650311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWet test
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  4. Fail66,513 miles (+2,560)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,513 miles
    Test number
    925632723805
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWet test
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  5. Pass63,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    794648631396
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyre valves perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front exhaust flexible pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake readings very low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require attention asap

  6. Fail63,953 miles (+6,375)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    937913276838
    • DangerousCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced angel eye (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced angel eye (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyre valves perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front exhaust flexible pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake readings very low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require attention asap

  7. Pass57,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    435267327708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  8. Fail57,578 miles (+5,494)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    174109477626
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  9. Pass52,084 miles (+7,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    271218052837
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves slight perishing

  10. Pass44,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    936374233910
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  11. Fail44,866 miles (+6,871)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    846788526022
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  12. Pass37,995 miles (+6,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,995 miles
    Test number
    422082932563
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail31,012 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    157972945047
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass31,012 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    256902545073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,389 miles (+6,612)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,389 miles
    Test number
    507433474034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,777 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,777 miles
    Test number
    898797633008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,091 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,091 miles
    Test number
    325871342021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,068 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,068 miles
    Test number
    386000741016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,800 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,800 miles
    Test number
    953666339365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,336 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,336 miles
    Test number
    314742338371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,724 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    7,724 miles
    Test number
    730451447339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    6,971 miles
    Test number
    473335756366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 WDT

Does LC03 WDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 WDT expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 WDT?
The MOT on LC03 WDT expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 WDT done?
LC03 WDT was recorded at 67,520 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has LC03 WDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 WDT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LC03 WDT 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 LC03 WDT find?
LC03 WDT passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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