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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LD03 VNXMOT history

LD03 VNX is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 228,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
228,170 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VNX
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
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VNX was last recorded at 228,170 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 12,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,258 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
12,912 miles
Average per year
9,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 228,170 miles
  • 2021 – 215,258 miles
  • 2020 – 205,120 miles
  • 2019 – 188,094 miles
  • 2018 – 180,191 miles
  • 2017 – 176,766 miles
  • 2016 – 168,550 miles
  • 2015 – 160,675 miles
  • 2014 – 155,805 miles
  • 2013 – 148,982 miles
  • 2012 – 138,337 miles
  • 2011 – 127,048 miles
  • 2010 – 119,779 miles
  • 2009 – 111,820 miles
  • 2008 – 100,331 miles
  • 2007 – 87,226 miles
  • 2006 – 76,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,170 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,170 miles (+12,912)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    228,170 miles
    Test number
    206915169562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass215,258 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    215,258 miles
    Test number
    798909168618
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Fail215,258 miles (+10,138)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,258 miles
    Test number
    198806616148
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass205,120 miles (+17,026)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    205,120 miles
    Test number
    469355713539
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass188,094 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    188,094 miles
    Test number
    437615940210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,191 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,191 miles
    Test number
    163828972516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,766 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    176,766 miles
    Test number
    665840749230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    168,550 miles
    Test number
    883147849657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  9. Fail168,550 miles (+144)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,550 miles
    Test number
    681164086262
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Fail168,406 miles (+7,731)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,406 miles
    Test number
    516255391399
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front section corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass160,675 miles (+4,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,675 miles
    Test number
    317182835185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust front section rusting.
  12. Pass155,805 miles (+6,823)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,805 miles
    Test number
    368777224163
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit.
    • NoteBrake and fuel pipes rusting.
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges.
  13. Pass148,982 miles (+10,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    148,982 miles
    Test number
    926559403131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass138,337 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    138,337 miles
    Test number
    685601112103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,048 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,048 miles
    Test number
    217380931426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,779 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,779 miles
    Test number
    704994630134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,820 miles (+11,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    931817629129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass100,331 miles (+13,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    384825138110
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass87,226 miles (+10,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    992746917141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass76,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    222392026402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VNX

Does LD03 VNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 VNX expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VNX?
The MOT on LD03 VNX expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 VNX done?
LD03 VNX was recorded at 228,170 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 9,146 miles a year.
Has LD03 VNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VNX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 VNX 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 VNX find?
LD03 VNX passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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