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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 YZYMOT history

LD53 YZY is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

LD53 YZY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
151,888 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YZY
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YZY was last recorded at 151,888 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 5,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,123 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,765 miles
Average per year
7,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,888 miles
  • 2023 – 146,123 miles
  • 2022 – 133,619 miles
  • 2021 – 127,885 miles
  • 2020 – 124,629 miles
  • 2019 – 118,665 miles
  • 2018 – 115,989 miles
  • 2016 – 105,454 miles
  • 2015 – 101,797 miles
  • 2014 – 93,504 miles
  • 2013 – 81,152 miles
  • 2012 – 72,768 miles
  • 2010 – 59,373 miles
  • 2009 – 51,869 miles
  • 2008 – 41,792 miles
  • 2007 – 31,358 miles
  • 2006 – 24,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,888 miles
    Test number
    823436372417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,888 miles (+5,765)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,888 miles
    Test number
    403466704194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass146,123 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,123 miles
    Test number
    867161913615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,623 miles (+10,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,623 miles
    Test number
    628017054481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass133,619 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,619 miles
    Test number
    589620670168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,885 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,885 miles
    Test number
    224123545022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    108955440358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,629 miles (+5,964)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    661095378065
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass118,665 miles (+2,676)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    712724484197
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass115,989 miles (+10,535)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    593020878628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    534516045265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,454 miles (+3,657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    761859817396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass101,797 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    247122835176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail101,797 miles (+8,293)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    286012735112
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass93,504 miles (+12,352)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,504 miles
    Test number
    158050134199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,152 miles (+8,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,152 miles
    Test number
    577725813102
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass72,768 miles (+13,395)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,768 miles
    Test number
    395157332127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,373 miles (+7,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    303101660264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass51,869 miles (+10,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,869 miles
    Test number
    533734769270
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass41,792 miles (+10,434)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    620470958278
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre brake light in.op. n/s/r h/brake lower reading than o/s but good enough
  21. Pass31,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    401571547246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,358 miles (+6,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    570921647243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  23. Pass24,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    860089356229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YZY

Does LD53 YZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YZY expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YZY?
The MOT on LD53 YZY expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YZY done?
LD53 YZY was recorded at 151,888 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 7,167 miles a year.
Has LD53 YZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YZY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 YZY 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 YZY find?
LD53 YZY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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