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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LE02 YLUMOT history

LE02 YLU is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

LE02 YLU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,906 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 YLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 YLU was last recorded at 83,906 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 4,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,607 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,299 miles
Average per year
3,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,906 miles
  • 2025 – 79,607 miles
  • 2024 – 77,577 miles
  • 2023 – 77,463 miles
  • 2021 – 73,895 miles
  • 2020 – 71,778 miles
  • 2019 – 71,641 miles
  • 2018 – 71,005 miles
  • 2017 – 68,434 miles
  • 2016 – 65,224 miles
  • 2015 – 60,816 miles
  • 2014 – 55,411 miles
  • 2013 – 49,598 miles
  • 2012 – 45,487 miles
  • 2011 – 40,647 miles
  • 2010 – 35,498 miles
  • 2009 – 31,403 miles
  • 2007 – 26,808 miles
  • 2006 – 20,214 miles
  • 2005 – 15,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,906 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise to change (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,906 miles (+4,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,906 miles
    Test number
    839268299875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise to change (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,607 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    727897957043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,577 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    426695130570
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass77,463 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    181832812677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,895 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    733925247028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,778 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,778 miles
    Test number
    476384179814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,641 miles (+636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,641 miles
    Test number
    399652405317
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass71,005 miles (+2,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    316679610108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sills i cannot test

  9. Pass68,434 miles (+3,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,434 miles
    Test number
    744984881386
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s. (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass65,224 miles (+4,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    598373428878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass60,816 miles (+5,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    235539515062
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass55,411 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,411 miles
    Test number
    178758514097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,598 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    628074913084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,487 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    935793822000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,647 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    175537111005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,498 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    190769410496
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge but not classed as tread

  17. Fail35,498 miles (+4,095)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    190289410439
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge but not classed as tread

  18. Fail31,403 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    193237409428
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass31,403 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    882997509045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,808 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    874712367386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,214 miles (+82)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,214 miles
    Test number
    223777746395
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on edges

  22. Fail20,132 miles (+5,004)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,132 miles
    Test number
    183751446348
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteCentre stop light out

  23. Pass15,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,128 miles
    Test number
    301596785244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 YLU

Does LE02 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 YLU is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 YLU?
The MOT on LE02 YLU is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 YLU done?
LE02 YLU was recorded at 83,906 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 3,331 miles a year.
Has LE02 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 YLU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2010.
Has the mileage on LE02 YLU 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 LE02 YLU find?
LE02 YLU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace 1.7mm; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play advise to change; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play advise to replace, and 1 more.

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