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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 PDFMOT history

LF02 PDF is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,882 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 PDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 PDF was last recorded at 120,882 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,090 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,792 miles
Average per year
4,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,882 miles
  • 2025 – 116,090 miles
  • 2024 – 109,255 miles
  • 2023 – 106,112 miles
  • 2022 – 100,779 miles
  • 2021 – 94,173 miles
  • 2020 – 86,896 miles
  • 2019 – 84,794 miles
  • 2018 – 82,176 miles
  • 2017 – 79,475 miles
  • 2016 – 76,135 miles
  • 2015 – 71,374 miles
  • 2014 – 66,087 miles
  • 2013 – 62,719 miles
  • 2012 – 59,091 miles
  • 2011 – 53,730 miles
  • 2010 – 47,675 miles
  • 2009 – 41,880 miles
  • 2008 – 38,513 miles
  • 2007 – 33,592 miles
  • 2006 – 23,162 miles
  • 2005 – 19,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,882 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,882 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,882 miles
    Test number
    528238216379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,090 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,090 miles
    Test number
    349704677614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,255 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,255 miles
    Test number
    885085582449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,112 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    844997302857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,779 miles
    Test number
    667995393609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail100,779 miles (+6,606)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,779 miles
    Test number
    817801305838
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,173 miles (+7,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    306610671000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,896 miles (+2,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    446583216762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  9. Pass84,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    299131140644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,794 miles (+2,618)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    144692992628
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass82,176 miles (+2,701)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    900033891032
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass79,475 miles (+3,340)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    834041434285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass76,135 miles (+4,761)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    238319758767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass71,374 miles (+5,287)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    597217115215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyre treads cracking

  15. Pass66,087 miles (+3,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    155787524264
    • NoteBoth rear and offside front tyres cracking

  16. Pass62,719 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    445138023286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,091 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,091 miles
    Test number
    369049902457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    965651831291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,730 miles (+6,055)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    346071831450
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass47,675 miles (+5,795)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    412189400205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty inside facing
    • NoteSlight binding n/s front brake

  21. Pass41,880 miles (+3,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    553841849135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,513 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    911584248198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,592 miles (+10,430)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    373560837165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,162 miles (+4,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    364916846135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,069 miles
    Test number
    352589845258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 PDF

Does LF02 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 PDF is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 PDF?
The MOT on LF02 PDF is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 PDF done?
LF02 PDF was recorded at 120,882 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,867 miles a year.
Has LF02 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 PDF has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LF02 PDF 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 PDF find?
LF02 PDF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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