BMW 525
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LL03 NRUMOT history
LL03 NRU is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 May 2027
- Mileage
- 169,751 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 NRU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 NRU was last recorded at 169,751 miles on 23 May 2026, 9,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,544 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,207 miles
- Average per year
- 7,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,751 miles
- 2025 – 160,544 miles
- 2024 – 153,700 miles
- 2023 – 146,742 miles
- 2022 – 143,797 miles
- 2021 – 135,092 miles
- 2019 – 125,613 miles
- 2018 – 109,541 miles
- 2017 – 102,656 miles
- 2016 – 96,107 miles
- 2013 – 85,527 miles
- 2012 – 72,846 miles
- 2011 – 61,778 miles
- 2010 – 49,339 miles
- 2009 – 36,978 miles
- 2008 – 23,213 miles
- 2007 – 21,023 miles
- 2006 – 16,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,751 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,751 miles (+9,207)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Odometer
- 169,751 miles
- Test number
- 872697938876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,544 miles (+6,844)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 160,544 miles
- Test number
- 593133385833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
Pass153,700 miles (+6,958)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 153,700 miles
- Test number
- 507084632861
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,742 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 146,742 miles
- Test number
- 522721475311
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass143,797 miles (+125)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 143,797 miles
- Test number
- 376800008103
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail143,672 miles (+8,580)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,672 miles
- Test number
- 143828243199
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated cannot be readily opened - under-bonnet components NOT inspected (3.1 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated and likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 135,092 miles
- Test number
- 410684033308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,087 miles (+9,474)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,087 miles
- Test number
- 202199036202
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,613 miles (+16,072)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,613 miles
- Test number
- 980314724024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,541 miles (+6,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 109,541 miles
- Test number
- 943495679512
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,656 miles (+6,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 102,656 miles
- Test number
- 411948199921
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,107 miles (+10,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,107 miles
- Test number
- 102297353097
- 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)
Pass85,527 miles (+12,681)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 85,527 miles
- Test number
- 316875103167
- 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)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail72,846 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,846 miles
- Test number
- 617367082059
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass72,846 miles (+11,068)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 72,846 miles
- Test number
- 755577082037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass61,778 miles (+12,439)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,778 miles
- Test number
- 266941701169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,339 miles (+12,361)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,339 miles
- Test number
- 120836370080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,978 miles (+13,765)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 36,978 miles
- Test number
- 760198599026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,213 miles (+2,190)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 23,213 miles
- Test number
- 760737708180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,023 miles (+4,558)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 21,023 miles
- Test number
- 532538797137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 16,465 miles
- Test number
- 824751006298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 NRU
- Does LL03 NRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 NRU is valid until 22 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 NRU?
- The MOT on LL03 NRU is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL03 NRU done?
- LL03 NRU was recorded at 169,751 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 7,726 miles a year.
- Has LL03 NRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 NRU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL03 NRU 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 NRU find?
- LL03 NRU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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