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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LM03 MXYMOT history

LM03 MXY is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM03 MXY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,777 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 MXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 MXY was last recorded at 171,777 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 2,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,888 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,889 miles
Average per year
4,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,777 miles
  • 2025 – 168,888 miles
  • 2024 – 163,441 miles
  • 2023 – 155,842 miles
  • 2022 – 149,122 miles
  • 2021 – 142,248 miles
  • 2020 – 137,487 miles
  • 2019 – 131,913 miles
  • 2018 – 124,795 miles
  • 2017 – 117,392 miles
  • 2016 – 114,352 miles
  • 2015 – 111,273 miles
  • 2014 – 108,554 miles
  • 2013 – 106,304 miles
  • 2012 – 102,630 miles
  • 2011 – 98,137 miles
  • 2010 – 95,606 miles
  • 2009 – 90,956 miles
  • 2008 – 86,937 miles
  • 2007 – 82,425 miles
  • 2006 – 75,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,777 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,777 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,777 miles
    Test number
    339658871585
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass168,888 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,888 miles
    Test number
    994362993905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,441 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,441 miles
    Test number
    726247531618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,842 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,842 miles
    Test number
    767546182143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,122 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,122 miles
    Test number
    414476242374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,248 miles (+4,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    362918499566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very bad (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very bad (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass137,487 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,487 miles
    Test number
    615956463117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,913 miles (+7,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,913 miles
    Test number
    717331392321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass124,795 miles (+7,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,795 miles
    Test number
    436090096502
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hand brake effort low
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
  10. Pass117,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,392 miles
    Test number
    232914320433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,387 miles (+3,035)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,387 miles
    Test number
    465631017557
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  12. Pass114,352 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    177939005610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,273 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,273 miles
    Test number
    359751553188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,554 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,554 miles
    Test number
    557175924265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,304 miles
    Test number
    627715123202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,034 miles (+3,404)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,034 miles
    Test number
    325905023410
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass102,630 miles (+4,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    738296622294
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  18. Pass98,137 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    659418821244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,606 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    724884840247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,956 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,956 miles
    Test number
    851759629235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,937 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    872072358226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,425 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    970244957203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,308 miles
    Test number
    711786796004
    • 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)

Questions about LM03 MXY

Does LM03 MXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 MXY is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 MXY?
The MOT on LM03 MXY is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 MXY done?
LM03 MXY was recorded at 171,777 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
Has LM03 MXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 MXY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LM03 MXY 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 LM03 MXY find?
LM03 MXY passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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