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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LL03 UVXMOT history

LL03 UVX is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 12 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LL03 UVX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,273 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 UVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 UVX was last recorded at 169,273 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,273 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,273 miles
  • 2024 – 152,525 miles
  • 2023 – 136,823 miles
  • 2022 – 129,039 miles
  • 2020 – 112,518 miles
  • 2019 – 111,606 miles
  • 2018 – 109,976 miles
  • 2017 – 109,503 miles
  • 2016 – 108,572 miles
  • 2015 – 106,953 miles
  • 2014 – 105,113 miles
  • 2013 – 102,282 miles
  • 2012 – 98,949 miles
  • 2011 – 95,065 miles
  • 2010 – 88,644 miles
  • 2009 – 76,568 miles
  • 2008 – 64,913 miles
  • 2007 – 51,565 miles
  • 2006 – 35,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,273 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,273 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,273 miles
    Test number
    462680637802
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail169,273 miles (+16,748)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,273 miles
    Test number
    575015232574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass152,525 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,525 miles
    Test number
    417299354345
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail152,525 miles (+15,702)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,525 miles
    Test number
    943772451600
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,823 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,823 miles
    Test number
    398245353657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    851841278121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,039 miles (+5,792)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    947698744260
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass123,247 miles (+10,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,247 miles
    Test number
    546895294686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass112,518 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,518 miles
    Test number
    231020826439
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail112,514 miles (+908)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,514 miles
    Test number
    834582086648
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass111,606 miles (+1,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    205213616363
    • AdvisoryAdvise stone chip in offside windscreen swept area
  12. Pass109,976 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    736177982688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,503 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,503 miles
    Test number
    366697038293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,572 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,572 miles
    Test number
    784652579979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,557 miles (+1,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    222307965479
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass106,953 miles (+1,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,953 miles
    Test number
    534333541702
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass105,113 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    819779854222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass102,282 miles (+3,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,282 miles
    Test number
    829160263263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear 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. Pass98,949 miles (+3,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,949 miles
    Test number
    575506462291
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking in treads
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear low
  20. Pass95,065 miles (+6,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,065 miles
    Test number
    618281751230
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass88,644 miles (+12,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,644 miles
    Test number
    673034060214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass76,568 miles (+11,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,568 miles
    Test number
    250526569231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,913 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    673821468249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,755 miles (+13,190)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    934725658247
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre bald on inner edge. n/s/f tyre bald on inner & outer edges
  25. Pass51,565 miles (+15,834)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    550269967203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,731 miles
    Test number
    353823866224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 UVX

Does LL03 UVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 UVX is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 UVX?
The MOT on LL03 UVX is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 UVX done?
LL03 UVX was recorded at 169,273 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,975 miles a year.
Has LL03 UVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 UVX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 UVX 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 UVX find?
LL03 UVX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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