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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

LF52 BNZMOT history

LF52 BNZ is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

LF52 BNZ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
205,300 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BNZ was last recorded at 205,300 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,299 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,300 miles
  • 2022 – 199,473 miles
  • 2021 – 192,282 miles
  • 2020 – 189,786 miles
  • 2019 – 184,398 miles
  • 2018 – 178,978 miles
  • 2016 – 174,422 miles
  • 2015 – 168,728 miles
  • 2014 – 160,326 miles
  • 2013 – 147,608 miles
  • 2012 – 130,640 miles
  • 2011 – 120,934 miles
  • 2010 – 107,016 miles
  • 2009 – 91,498 miles
  • 2008 – 77,912 miles
  • 2007 – 60,039 miles
  • 2005 – 42,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,300 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,300 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    205,300 miles
    Test number
    226747991669
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail205,299 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,299 miles
    Test number
    181894271054
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass199,473 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,473 miles
    Test number
    963670268823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail199,472 miles (+7,190)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,472 miles
    Test number
    889689205890
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass192,282 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    192,282 miles
    Test number
    461198556151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail192,281 miles (+2,495)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,281 miles
    Test number
    728967113493
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass189,786 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    189,786 miles
    Test number
    397372002050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,398 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,398 miles
    Test number
    702419334892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,978 miles (+4,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    178,978 miles
    Test number
    379159895062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass174,422 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    174,422 miles
    Test number
    225141810192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,728 miles (+8,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    168,728 miles
    Test number
    783285613124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre are bald on the inside edge

  12. Pass160,326 miles (+12,718)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    160,326 miles
    Test number
    789096744372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,608 miles (+16,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,608 miles
    Test number
    557355343334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    535544572011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,640 miles (+9,706)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    906922672018
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass120,934 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,934 miles
    Test number
    816754291092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,886 miles (+13,870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,886 miles
    Test number
    976942051087
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass107,016 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,016 miles
    Test number
    182167840414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,735 miles (+15,237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,735 miles
    Test number
    821809930042
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass91,498 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    400955259012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,497 miles (+13,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    561514959061
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,912 miles (+17,873)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,912 miles
    Test number
    711547658028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,039 miles (+17,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    783462437066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass42,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    811412345344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BNZ

Does LF52 BNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 BNZ expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BNZ?
The MOT on LF52 BNZ expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 BNZ done?
LF52 BNZ was recorded at 205,300 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 9,131 miles a year.
Has LF52 BNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BNZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 BNZ 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 LF52 BNZ find?
LF52 BNZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.

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