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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LD03 UUJMOT history

LD03 UUJ is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
195,799 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UUJ was last recorded at 195,799 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,454 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
7,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,799 miles
  • 2024 – 194,454 miles
  • 2023 – 192,403 miles
  • 2022 – 190,328 miles
  • 2021 – 187,762 miles
  • 2020 – 185,386 miles
  • 2019 – 179,989 miles
  • 2018 – 167,654 miles
  • 2017 – 152,050 miles
  • 2016 – 145,920 miles
  • 2015 – 136,983 miles
  • 2014 – 127,324 miles
  • 2013 – 114,965 miles
  • 2012 – 97,997 miles
  • 2011 – 88,960 miles
  • 2010 – 82,667 miles
  • 2009 – 75,049 miles
  • 2008 – 70,640 miles
  • 2007 – 61,683 miles
  • 2006 – 53,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,799 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,799 miles (+1,345)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,799 miles
    Test number
    949135564828
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    194,454 miles
    Test number
    859912103219
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail194,454 miles (+2,051)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,454 miles
    Test number
    418592504077
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass192,403 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,403 miles
    Test number
    614454715078
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from the interior mirror
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail192,403 miles (+2,075)2 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,403 miles
    Test number
    124162907396
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from the interior mirror
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,328 miles (+2,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    190,328 miles
    Test number
    985972705116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,762 miles (+2,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    187,762 miles
    Test number
    126973368049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass185,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    185,386 miles
    Test number
    232256347897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail185,386 miles (+5,397)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,386 miles
    Test number
    167093969488
    • MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass179,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    179,989 miles
    Test number
    368702118657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,989 miles (+12,335)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,989 miles
    Test number
    851526837791
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass167,654 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,654 miles
    Test number
    590710171269
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail167,650 miles (+15,600)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,650 miles
    Test number
    164933788481
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass152,050 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,050 miles
    Test number
    911807887386
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass145,920 miles (+8,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,920 miles
    Test number
    169657526737
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted blocking view of some componants

  16. Pass136,983 miles (+59)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,983 miles
    Test number
    207241175030
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber mount broken [ still supported]
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail136,924 miles (+9,600)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    175859665011
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber mount broken [ still supported]
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass127,324 miles (+12,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    209560974062
    • 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. Pass114,965 miles (+16,968)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,965 miles
    Test number
    647271373031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,997 miles (+9,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    218726562056
    • 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)

  21. Fail88,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    115798461064
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass88,960 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    886938761020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,667 miles (+7,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,667 miles
    Test number
    114713750045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass75,049 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    692624659025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,640 miles (+8,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    254954948011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass61,683 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    682977957004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    534544956032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UUJ

Does LD03 UUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UUJ expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UUJ?
The MOT on LD03 UUJ expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UUJ done?
LD03 UUJ was recorded at 195,799 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 7,557 miles a year.
Has LD03 UUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UUJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 UUJ 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 LD03 UUJ find?
LD03 UUJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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