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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LL03 FXUMOT history

LL03 FXU is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LL03 FXU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,837 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 FXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 FXU was last recorded at 46,837 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,328 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,837 miles
  • 2022 – 46,117 miles
  • 2021 – 43,585 miles
  • 2018 – 43,303 miles
  • 2017 – 42,144 miles
  • 2015 – 40,200 miles
  • 2014 – 36,981 miles
  • 2013 – 32,199 miles
  • 2012 – 30,428 miles
  • 2011 – 27,236 miles
  • 2010 – 24,831 miles
  • 2009 – 21,696 miles
  • 2008 – 17,249 miles
  • 2007 – 15,288 miles
  • 2006 – 11,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,837 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,837 miles (+509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    159307213715
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass46,328 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    46,328 miles
    Test number
    342163807932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,117 miles (+2,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    185453534266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,585 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    668375924976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,303 miles
    Test number
    969591947779
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail43,303 miles (+1,159)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,303 miles
    Test number
    881700948065
    • FailureWindscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass42,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    113118937237
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail42,144 miles (+1,944)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    906657042179
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass40,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    327661517033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,200 miles (+3,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    529538329552
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass36,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    748663964104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,972 miles (+4,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    776593864193
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,199 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,199 miles
    Test number
    127760873104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,154 miles (+1,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,154 miles
    Test number
    719729963135
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass30,428 miles (+3,192)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,428 miles
    Test number
    809046762109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass27,236 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    146637861189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    334890170173
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail24,831 miles (+3,135)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    590960370115
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen 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)

  19. Pass21,696 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,696 miles
    Test number
    270744079453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,249 miles
    Test number
    862250478141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,249 miles (+1,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,249 miles
    Test number
    711730878132
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass15,288 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,288 miles
    Test number
    121816177101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,287 miles (+3,289)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,287 miles
    Test number
    152483477102
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass11,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,998 miles
    Test number
    952344766149
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LL03 FXU

Does LL03 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 FXU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 FXU?
The MOT on LL03 FXU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 FXU done?
LL03 FXU was recorded at 46,837 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has LL03 FXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 FXU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LL03 FXU 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 LL03 FXU find?
LL03 FXU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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