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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LD03 YTAMOT history

LD03 YTA is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 240,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
240,997 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YTA was last recorded at 240,997 miles on 6 May 2025, 5,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
235,944 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,053 miles
Average per year
8,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,997 miles
  • 2024 – 235,944 miles
  • 2023 – 230,317 miles
  • 2022 – 224,194 miles
  • 2021 – 217,637 miles
  • 2020 – 213,549 miles
  • 2019 – 207,356 miles
  • 2018 – 199,874 miles
  • 2017 – 189,400 miles
  • 2016 – 178,923 miles
  • 2015 – 169,989 miles
  • 2014 – 159,266 miles
  • 2013 – 148,944 miles
  • 2012 – 136,432 miles
  • 2011 – 126,523 miles
  • 2010 – 115,546 miles
  • 2009 – 104,147 miles
  • 2008 – 95,233 miles
  • 2007 – 84,003 miles
  • 2006 – 72,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,997 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCracks in nearside and offside rear air bags

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,997 miles (+5,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    240,997 miles
    Test number
    308411105696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside and offside rear air bags
  2. Pass235,944 miles (+5,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    235,944 miles
    Test number
    131848038758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear air bags splitting
  3. Pass230,317 miles (+6,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    230,317 miles
    Test number
    700931329374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass224,194 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    224,194 miles
    Test number
    110063441705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass217,637 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    217,637 miles
    Test number
    644566675915
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake 17%
  6. Pass213,549 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    213,549 miles
    Test number
    391620085314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass207,356 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    207,356 miles
    Test number
    667677888481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass199,874 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    199,874 miles
    Test number
    614079021628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass189,400 miles (+10,477)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    189,400 miles
    Test number
    882161496346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,923 miles (+8,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    178,923 miles
    Test number
    110832610653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
  11. Pass169,989 miles (+10,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    169,989 miles
    Test number
    208188445129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass159,266 miles (+10,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    159,266 miles
    Test number
    159269134170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,944 miles (+12,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    148,944 miles
    Test number
    329060453149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,432 miles (+9,909)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    339666972027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,523 miles (+10,977)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,523 miles
    Test number
    855290891098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass115,546 miles (+11,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    115,546 miles
    Test number
    911618680048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass104,147 miles (+8,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    192436889435
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass95,233 miles (+11,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    572926588042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass84,003 miles (+11,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,003 miles
    Test number
    954197487031
    • 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)
  20. Pass72,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    133213086025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 YTA

Does LD03 YTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 YTA expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YTA?
The MOT on LD03 YTA expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 YTA done?
LD03 YTA was recorded at 240,997 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 8,820 miles a year.
Has LD03 YTA ever failed its MOT?
No. LD03 YTA has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LD03 YTA 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 YTA find?
LD03 YTA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; cracks in nearside and offside rear air bags.

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