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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LD08 ECWMOT history

LD08 ECW is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 197,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LD08 ECW 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
197,140 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ECW was last recorded at 197,140 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2016: 155,463 miles, lower than 155,570 miles on 21 Dec 2015.

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
197,140 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,140 miles
  • 2024 – 197,140 miles
  • 2023 – 197,140 miles
  • 2022 – 193,751 miles
  • 2021 – 186,070 miles
  • 2020 – 184,901 miles
  • 2019 – 179,050 miles
  • 2017 – 168,986 miles
  • 2016 – 155,463 miles
  • 2015 – 155,570 miles
  • 2014 – 134,018 miles
  • 2013 – 105,888 miles
  • 2012 – 97,179 miles
  • 2011 – 82,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,140 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,140 miles
    Test number
    404766012224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,140 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    197,140 miles
    Test number
    184757841782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass197,140 miles (+3,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    197,140 miles
    Test number
    838655177826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass193,751 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    193,751 miles
    Test number
    851913427608
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail193,749 miles (+7,679)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,749 miles
    Test number
    426370655053
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,070 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,070 miles
    Test number
    119596298929
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail186,070 miles (+1,169)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,070 miles
    Test number
    491460147235
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,901 miles (+5,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    184,901 miles
    Test number
    992064394848
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass179,050 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    179,050 miles
    Test number
    885854819756
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated but not obstructing drivers view.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail179,050 miles (+10,064)2 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,050 miles
    Test number
    483647761118
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated but not obstructing drivers view.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass168,986 miles (+13,523)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    168,986 miles
    Test number
    448615514266
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass155,463 miles (-107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    155,463 miles
    Test number
    469215084892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,570 miles (+21,552)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,570 miles
    Test number
    226013902904
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass134,018 miles (+28,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    146299534375
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass105,888 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,888 miles
    Test number
    517596393240
    • NoteOffside front side lamp not working.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail105,888 miles (+8,709)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,888 miles
    Test number
    708816993212
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOffside front side lamp not working.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass97,179 miles (+14,917)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    808108772289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,262 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    137610671073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in the wall but however not to cords.

  19. Pass82,262 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    366820471081
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in the wall but however not to cords.

Questions about LD08 ECW

Does LD08 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ECW is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ECW?
The MOT on LD08 ECW is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ECW done?
LD08 ECW was recorded at 197,140 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,827 miles a year.
Has LD08 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ECW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 ECW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 ECW find?
LD08 ECW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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