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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 YRYMOT history

LD03 YRY is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 10 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LD03 YRY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,386 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YRY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YRY was last recorded at 118,386 miles on 20 May 2026, 4,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2018: 89,462 miles, lower than 89,502 miles on 29 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,828 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,558 miles
Average per year
4,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,386 miles
  • 2025 – 113,828 miles
  • 2024 – 109,377 miles
  • 2023 – 104,395 miles
  • 2022 – 99,156 miles
  • 2021 – 97,426 miles
  • 2020 – 96,585 miles
  • 2019 – 92,408 miles
  • 2018 – 89,462 miles
  • 2017 – 87,107 miles
  • 2016 – 84,513 miles
  • 2015 – 80,510 miles
  • 2014 – 75,923 miles
  • 2013 – 71,627 miles
  • 2012 – 67,449 miles
  • 2011 – 65,880 miles
  • 2010 – 61,606 miles
  • 2009 – 56,651 miles
  • 2008 – 50,138 miles
  • 2007 – 41,030 miles
  • 2006 – 32,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 9 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front brake backplate loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,386 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    452385963401
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,386 miles (+4,558)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    477194929307
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,828 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    410186127154
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,726 miles (+4,349)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,726 miles
    Test number
    697940156061
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,377 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,377 miles
    Test number
    230394346228
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backplate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,317 miles (+4,922)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    673411232780
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backplate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,395 miles (+5,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    509028684002
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,156 miles (+1,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    785918835378
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,426 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    839901141950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,585 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    262947846172
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower stone chip inn windscreen
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail96,585 miles (+4,177)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    760272374813
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower stone chip inn windscreen
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass92,408 miles (+2,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    321412201589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass89,462 miles (-40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    741703921574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail89,502 miles (+2,395)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    562080841109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass87,107 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,107 miles
    Test number
    181839149846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail87,053 miles (+2,540)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,053 miles
    Test number
    275370765859
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass84,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    296784673389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,512 miles (+4,002)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,512 miles
    Test number
    758163328494
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryFRONT DISC PADS LOW
    • AdvisoryLAMBDA REARDINGS--MAX*1.030 ACTUAL 1st-1.291 2nd-1.286
    • AdvisorySLIGHT WEAR TO BOTH REAR LINK ARM BALLJOINTS

  19. Pass80,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    399357985086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,510 miles (+4,587)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    358017085029
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass75,923 miles (+4,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    229630774091
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear across tread area

  22. Pass71,627 miles (+4,178)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    169722173468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlease note o/s/f tyre feathing

  23. Pass67,449 miles (+1,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    187150382476
    • NoteO/s front tyre has a nail in tread area

  24. Pass65,880 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,880 miles
    Test number
    819476491012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,606 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    140626970065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass61,606 miles (+4,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    774286170006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass56,651 miles (+6,513)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    624586479063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass50,138 miles (+9,108)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    113039078437
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront tyres worn on the inside edges

  29. Pass41,030 miles (+8,961)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,030 miles
    Test number
    374973877010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,069 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    122140686488
    • NoteFront brake pads are very low
    • NoteNail in the rear o/s tyre

Questions about LD03 YRY

Does LD03 YRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 YRY is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YRY?
The MOT on LD03 YRY is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 YRY done?
LD03 YRY was recorded at 118,386 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,281 miles a year.
Has LD03 YRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YRY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 YRY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 YRY find?
LD03 YRY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear; coolant leak; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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