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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LK54 TMXMOT history

LK54 TMX is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 255,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
255,457 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 TMX was last recorded at 255,457 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 12,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,159 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12,298 miles
Average per year
13,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 255,457 miles
  • 2022 – 243,159 miles
  • 2021 – 226,354 miles
  • 2020 – 213,827 miles
  • 2019 – 197,455 miles
  • 2018 – 176,884 miles
  • 2017 – 154,296 miles
  • 2016 – 123,987 miles
  • 2015 – 102,988 miles
  • 2014 – 86,658 miles
  • 2013 – 76,569 miles
  • 2012 – 67,217 miles
  • 2011 – 57,083 miles
  • 2010 – 46,772 miles
  • 2009 – 40,933 miles
  • 2008 – 37,108 miles
  • 2007 – 31,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,457 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,457 miles (+12,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    255,457 miles
    Test number
    865027013219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass243,159 miles (+16,805)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    243,159 miles
    Test number
    102826417481
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass226,354 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    226,354 miles
    Test number
    370203567838
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail226,354 miles (+12,527)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,354 miles
    Test number
    506822253247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass213,827 miles (+16,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    213,827 miles
    Test number
    134450029400
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass197,455 miles (+20,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    197,455 miles
    Test number
    704645241294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,884 miles (+501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    176,884 miles
    Test number
    246617338666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail176,383 miles (+22,087)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,383 miles
    Test number
    580193604417
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,296 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,296 miles
    Test number
    305636850257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,706 miles (+29,719)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    242636670125
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  11. Pass123,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    544251225657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail123,987 miles (+20,999)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    996407401305
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,988 miles (+16,330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,988 miles
    Test number
    321671188157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    875183854234
    • 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)

  15. Fail86,658 miles (+10,089)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    226853754257
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass76,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    517727753279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,569 miles (+9,352)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    526289643205
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteA/c belt broken

  18. Pass67,217 miles (+10,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    987009672202
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front inner brake disc corroding

  19. Pass57,083 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,083 miles
    Test number
    476464791219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,772 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    382840560215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,933 miles (+3,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    691192889296
    • 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)

  22. Pass37,108 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    423815988200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    351241167488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 TMX

Does LK54 TMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 TMX expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TMX?
The MOT on LK54 TMX expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 TMX done?
LK54 TMX was recorded at 255,457 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 13,858 miles a year.
Has LK54 TMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TMX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LK54 TMX 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 LK54 TMX find?
LK54 TMX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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