
BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc
LD52 DXYMOT history
LD52 DXY is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 185,738 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD52 DXY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD52 DXY was last recorded at 185,738 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 30,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Oct 2009: 81,021 miles, lower than 88,703 miles on 23 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 155,681 miles · 9 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 30,057 miles
- Average per year
- 7,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 185,738 miles
- 2021 – 155,681 miles
- 2020 – 138,375 miles
- 2019 – 137,496 miles
- 2017 – 133,115 miles
- 2016 – 130,265 miles
- 2015 – 125,837 miles
- 2014 – 119,411 miles
- 2013 – 105,304 miles
- 2012 – 100,490 miles
- 2011 – 92,200 miles
- 2009 – 81,021 miles
- 2008 – 88,703 miles
- 2007 – 76,345 miles
- 2006 – 64,370 miles
- 2005 – 57,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,738 miles (+30,057)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 185,738 miles
- Test number
- 931549883637
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass155,681 miles (+17,306)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 155,681 miles
- Test number
- 800799896114
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas
Pass138,375 miles (+879)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 138,375 miles
- Test number
- 750348419834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,496 miles4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 137,496 miles
- Test number
- 901923799102
- MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff has a oil leak
Fail137,496 miles (+4,381)1 dangerous4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,496 miles
- Test number
- 523206950514
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff has a oil leak
Pass133,115 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 133,115 miles
- Test number
- 810522571472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,265 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 130,265 miles
- Test number
- 665456299545
- AdvisoryFUEL PIPE CORRODED
Fail130,265 miles (+4,428)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,265 miles
- Test number
- 602459196000
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFUEL PIPE CORRODED
Pass125,837 miles (+6,426)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 125,837 miles
- Test number
- 908188785581
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryHand brake system only just met requirements, needs adjustment or repair
Pass119,411 miles (+14,107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,411 miles
- Test number
- 175139244231
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,304 miles (+4,814)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 105,304 miles
- Test number
- 279660003492
- NoteOil leak
Pass100,490 miles (+8,290)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 100,490 miles
- Test number
- 187413332240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,200 miles (+11,179)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 92,200 miles
- Test number
- 545572911036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and cracking.
- NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
- NoteNearside reartyre cracking.
Pass81,021 miles (-7,682)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 81,021 miles
- Test number
- 302436899435
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass88,703 miles (+12,358)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 88,703 miles
- Test number
- 940587298246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,345 miles (+11,975)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 76,345 miles
- Test number
- 821038077244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,370 miles (+7,057)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 64,370 miles
- Test number
- 381032476222
- NoteCentre brake light not working
Pass57,313 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 57,313 miles
- Test number
- 950689295290
- NoteRear brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces
Questions about LD52 DXY
- Does LD52 DXY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD52 DXY expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD52 DXY?
- The MOT on LD52 DXY expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD52 DXY done?
- LD52 DXY was recorded at 185,738 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 7,534 miles a year.
- Has LD52 DXY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD52 DXY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on LD52 DXY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD52 DXY find?
- LD52 DXY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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