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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LC07 NBFMOT history

LC07 NBF is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 205,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

LC07 NBF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
205,214 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 NBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 NBF was last recorded at 205,214 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 11,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,923 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
11,291 miles
Average per year
11,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,214 miles
  • 2024 – 193,923 miles
  • 2023 – 184,365 miles
  • 2022 – 177,755 miles
  • 2021 – 172,231 miles
  • 2020 – 167,780 miles
  • 2019 – 155,640 miles
  • 2018 – 141,857 miles
  • 2017 – 130,116 miles
  • 2016 – 125,467 miles
  • 2015 – 110,714 miles
  • 2014 – 93,566 miles
  • 2013 – 79,990 miles
  • 2012 – 64,073 miles
  • 2011 – 49,591 miles
  • 2010 – 34,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,214 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Rear Upper Brake light is inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,214 miles (+11,291)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    205,214 miles
    Test number
    353407525295
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,923 miles (+9,558)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,923 miles
    Test number
    224557650659
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass184,365 miles (+6,610)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,365 miles
    Test number
    939173010232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass177,755 miles (+5,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,755 miles
    Test number
    337536428689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,231 miles (+4,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    172,231 miles
    Test number
    911077166547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer link pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,780 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,780 miles
    Test number
    199128147237
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp is illuminated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  7. Fail167,780 miles (+12,140)3 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,780 miles
    Test number
    543652928013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp is illuminated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass155,640 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,640 miles
    Test number
    708600499625
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake light is inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail155,634 miles (+13,777)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,634 miles
    Test number
    420196067854
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake light is inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass141,857 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,857 miles
    Test number
    538266355665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,855 miles (+11,739)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,855 miles
    Test number
    889815433764
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass130,116 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,116 miles
    Test number
    877407029671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,467 miles (+14,753)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    594025869376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,714 miles (+17,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    946349365117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass93,566 miles (+13,576)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    569360164110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    367922773136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,990 miles (+15,917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    285282373121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass64,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    397173162171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,073 miles (+14,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    629243962122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass49,591 miles (+15,211)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    815890861154
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre flat
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass34,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    382568040165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC07 NBF

Does LC07 NBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC07 NBF expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC07 NBF?
The MOT on LC07 NBF expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC07 NBF done?
LC07 NBF was recorded at 205,214 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 11,502 miles a year.
Has LC07 NBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 NBF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LC07 NBF 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 LC07 NBF find?
LC07 NBF passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, and 4 more.

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