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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LD53 WXMMOT history

LD53 WXM is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
150,889 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WXM
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
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WXM was last recorded at 150,889 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,828 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
6,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,889 miles
  • 2022 – 144,113 miles
  • 2021 – 143,541 miles
  • 2020 – 143,141 miles
  • 2019 – 140,452 miles
  • 2018 – 134,754 miles
  • 2017 – 128,434 miles
  • 2016 – 122,785 miles
  • 2015 – 113,653 miles
  • 2014 – 105,705 miles
  • 2013 – 95,865 miles
  • 2012 – 82,390 miles
  • 2011 – 75,139 miles
  • 2010 – 69,425 miles
  • 2009 – 64,351 miles
  • 2008 – 59,016 miles
  • 2007 – 53,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,889 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear floor area corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,889 miles (+61)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,889 miles
    Test number
    794458372203
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear floor area corroded

  2. Fail150,828 miles (+6,715)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,828 miles
    Test number
    554298739800
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear floor area corroded

  3. Pass144,113 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    813449031076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail144,098 miles (+557)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,098 miles
    Test number
    651253570725
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,541 miles
    Test number
    607177576136
    • AdvisoryHEAT SHELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail143,541 miles (+400)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,541 miles
    Test number
    847917365721
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHEAT SHELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,141 miles (+2,689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,141 miles
    Test number
    524296504649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat sheld

  8. Pass140,452 miles (+5,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,452 miles
    Test number
    715305777088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,754 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,754 miles
    Test number
    428376597922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail134,752 miles (+6,318)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,752 miles
    Test number
    182491026788
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass128,434 miles (+5,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,434 miles
    Test number
    375815915158
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass122,785 miles (+9,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,785 miles
    Test number
    952303392406
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass113,653 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,653 miles
    Test number
    759658565145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail113,652 miles (+7,947)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    238607665403
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass105,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    246598994158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail105,705 miles (+9,840)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    477217894162
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    908377173276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail95,865 miles (+13,475)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    699256873210
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass82,390 miles (+219)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    347345982298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail82,171 miles (+7,032)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,171 miles
    Test number
    658482482223
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass75,139 miles (+5,714)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    406787481230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear disces corroded
    • NoteRear heatsheld loose

  22. Pass69,425 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    564087060284
    • DangerousNEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM/////CRACKS ALONG TREAD
    • 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)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2.4MM//////CRACKS ALONG TREAD

  23. Fail69,425 miles (+5,074)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    373227260402
    • DangerousNEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM/////CRACKS ALONG TREAD
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2.4MM//////CRACKS ALONG TREAD

  24. Pass64,351 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    950260889229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,016 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    324658388232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,669 miles (+5,255)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    461500288273
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass53,414 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    653352697211
    • NoteLower brake effort at o/s parking brake

  28. Pass53,410 miles (+9,206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    591413087244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    271945407001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WXM

Does LD53 WXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WXM expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WXM?
The MOT on LD53 WXM expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WXM done?
LD53 WXM was recorded at 150,889 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 6,283 miles a year.
Has LD53 WXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WXM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 WXM 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 LD53 WXM find?
LD53 WXM passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front electrical wiring insecure; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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