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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 FGPMOT history

LF52 FGP is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LF52 FGP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
178,901 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FGP
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
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FGP was last recorded at 178,901 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 5,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,800 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,101 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,901 miles
  • 2024 – 173,800 miles
  • 2023 – 168,339 miles
  • 2022 – 156,745 miles
  • 2021 – 146,978 miles
  • 2019 – 138,881 miles
  • 2018 – 132,899 miles
  • 2017 – 126,719 miles
  • 2016 – 120,846 miles
  • 2015 – 116,036 miles
  • 2014 – 108,959 miles
  • 2013 – 102,479 miles
  • 2012 – 96,208 miles
  • 2011 – 89,242 miles
  • 2010 – 82,796 miles
  • 2009 – 74,385 miles
  • 2008 – 66,532 miles
  • 2007 – 60,312 miles
  • 2006 – 37,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,901 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,901 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,901 miles
    Test number
    417257017176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass173,800 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,800 miles
    Test number
    982609903482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,339 miles (+11,594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,339 miles
    Test number
    387558011163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,745 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    156,745 miles
    Test number
    244656334111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,978 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,978 miles
    Test number
    697465391945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,881 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,881 miles
    Test number
    750745445588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,899 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,899 miles
    Test number
    130038874600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,719 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,719 miles
    Test number
    825828192515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    859823790568
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail120,846 miles (+4,810)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    936629951600
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass116,036 miles (+7,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,036 miles
    Test number
    654553887610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass108,959 miles (+6,480)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    139515004329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail102,479 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    427051203444
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass102,479 miles (+6,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    856921603316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass96,208 miles (+6,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,208 miles
    Test number
    266864192248
    • 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)

  16. Fail89,242 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    185215601331
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc dust covers corroded

  17. Pass89,242 miles (+6,446)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    218015601394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc dust covers corroded

  18. Pass82,796 miles (+8,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,796 miles
    Test number
    790273990208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass74,385 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    811730299202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,532 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    394077958271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    212626857218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,312 miles (+22,943)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    790995057236
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass37,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,369 miles
    Test number
    382368816070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FGP

Does LF52 FGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FGP expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FGP?
The MOT on LF52 FGP expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FGP done?
LF52 FGP was recorded at 178,901 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has LF52 FGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FGP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LF52 FGP 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 FGP find?
LF52 FGP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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