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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 EFZMOT history

LF02 EFZ is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

LF02 EFZ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
52,993 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 EFZ
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
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 EFZ was last recorded at 52,993 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,820 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
1,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,993 miles
  • 2021 – 52,820 miles
  • 2019 – 52,077 miles
  • 2018 – 51,216 miles
  • 2016 – 50,206 miles
  • 2015 – 50,015 miles
  • 2014 – 49,700 miles
  • 2013 – 49,057 miles
  • 2012 – 47,936 miles
  • 2011 – 45,347 miles
  • 2010 – 42,079 miles
  • 2009 – 39,008 miles
  • 2008 – 36,530 miles
  • 2007 – 31,894 miles
  • 2006 – 24,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,993 miles

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,993 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,993 miles
    Test number
    133434641708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    579010161914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail52,820 miles (+743)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    185310954239
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass52,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    725212051494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,077 miles (+861)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    109651991397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    816200577129
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light Staying on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail51,216 miles (+1,010)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    186901828937
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light Staying on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,206 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    777525125746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,015 miles (+315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    283430399656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass49,700 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    329169384407
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass49,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    385022564131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,638 miles (+581)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    917962864114
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass49,057 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,057 miles
    Test number
    427726873141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has got cut on the side wall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

  14. Fail49,057 miles (+1,121)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,057 miles
    Test number
    649816373197
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has got cut on the side wall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

  15. Pass47,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    137626102284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,936 miles (+183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    846336102229
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail47,753 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,753 miles
    Test number
    779246162192
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass47,753 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,753 miles
    Test number
    845136562136
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass45,347 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,347 miles
    Test number
    825067041157
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Fail45,347 miles (+3,268)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,347 miles
    Test number
    345707941165
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Fail42,079 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    673919150168
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass42,079 miles (+3,071)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    993829950125
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Pass39,008 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    331632839121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,530 miles
    Test number
    434176238129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,530 miles (+4,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,530 miles
    Test number
    641006938182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass31,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    763142767131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,894 miles (+7,260)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    890292967143
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass24,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,634 miles
    Test number
    611929086062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 EFZ

Does LF02 EFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 EFZ expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 EFZ?
The MOT on LF02 EFZ expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 EFZ done?
LF02 EFZ was recorded at 52,993 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 1,738 miles a year.
Has LF02 EFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 EFZ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LF02 EFZ 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 LF02 EFZ find?
LF02 EFZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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