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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LE06 AYNMOT history

LE06 AYN is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LE06 AYN grey 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,254 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 AYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 AYN was last recorded at 181,254 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,254 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,254 miles
  • 2025 – 177,161 miles
  • 2023 – 169,074 miles
  • 2022 – 158,210 miles
  • 2021 – 149,491 miles
  • 2020 – 149,382 miles
  • 2019 – 146,145 miles
  • 2018 – 135,853 miles
  • 2017 – 125,479 miles
  • 2016 – 117,235 miles
  • 2015 – 104,551 miles
  • 2014 – 82,761 miles
  • 2013 – 73,719 miles
  • 2012 – 65,515 miles
  • 2011 – 53,944 miles
  • 2010 – 43,519 miles
  • 2009 – 33,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,254 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED VIEWING IS RESTRICTEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,254 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,254 miles
    Test number
    937214022374
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED VIEWING IS RESTRICTED

  2. Fail181,254 miles (+4,093)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,254 miles
    Test number
    684412629761
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED VIEWING IS RESTRICTED

  3. Pass177,161 miles (+8,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    177,161 miles
    Test number
    393221571919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass169,074 miles (+10,864)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,074 miles
    Test number
    613081577712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,210 miles
    Test number
    344582802657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,210 miles (+8,719)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,210 miles
    Test number
    490613725023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,491 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,491 miles
    Test number
    502847606143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,382 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,382 miles
    Test number
    164496548957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,145 miles (+10,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,145 miles
    Test number
    327923135250
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,853 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,853 miles
    Test number
    359127536546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,479 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,479 miles
    Test number
    792052316863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,235 miles
    Test number
    623454497525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail117,235 miles (+12,684)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,235 miles
    Test number
    195867858304
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass104,551 miles (+21,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    418613657746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,761 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    278719764458
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail82,761 miles (+9,042)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    519502764131
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,719 miles (+8,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    368186703239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass65,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    287427502207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,515 miles (+11,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    578707502243
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass53,944 miles (+10,425)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    568406981126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,519 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,519 miles
    Test number
    283090390132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,715 miles
    Test number
    650325609291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE06 AYN

Does LE06 AYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE06 AYN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE06 AYN?
The MOT on LE06 AYN is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE06 AYN done?
LE06 AYN was recorded at 181,254 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 8,881 miles a year.
Has LE06 AYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 AYN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE06 AYN 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 LE06 AYN find?
LE06 AYN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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