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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LM03 OKUMOT history

LM03 OKU is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

LM03 OKU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2022
Mileage
87,658 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 OKU was last recorded at 87,658 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 2,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,671 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,987 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,658 miles
  • 2021 – 84,671 miles
  • 2019 – 81,771 miles
  • 2018 – 77,763 miles
  • 2017 – 72,669 miles
  • 2016 – 67,509 miles
  • 2015 – 64,168 miles
  • 2014 – 62,371 miles
  • 2013 – 58,868 miles
  • 2012 – 52,608 miles
  • 2011 – 45,335 miles
  • 2010 – 38,964 miles
  • 2009 – 32,428 miles
  • 2008 – 26,374 miles
  • 2007 – 24,518 miles
  • 2006 – 21,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,658 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,658 miles (+2,987)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    305751946831
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass84,671 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    411934939456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail84,638 miles (+2,867)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    871721044389
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,771 miles (+4,008)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    162018290317
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass77,763 miles (+5,094)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    398879278290
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass72,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    232096162164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,669 miles (+5,160)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    400525197465
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass67,509 miles (+3,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    239132706782
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • 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)

  9. Pass64,168 miles (+1,797)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    585053865182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf tyre walls are cracking

  10. Pass62,371 miles (+3,503)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    147356654180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres valves deteriorated.
    • NoteFront wipers deteriorated.

  11. Pass58,868 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    136273533162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,608 miles (+7,273)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    406579642144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil Leak from rear differential

  13. Pass45,335 miles (+6,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    759153341141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass38,964 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    471585650108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,428 miles (+6,054)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    812623459101
    • NoteAll tyres side walls signs of deterioration.
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades not effective.

  16. Pass26,374 miles (+1,856)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,374 miles
    Test number
    144385758115
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear and offside headlamps misting.
    • NoteRear registration plate slight delamination.

  17. Pass24,518 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    351634837334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    433343136464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,905 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    560513736383
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LM03 OKU

Does LM03 OKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OKU expired on 17 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OKU?
The MOT on LM03 OKU expired on 17 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OKU done?
LM03 OKU was recorded at 87,658 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has LM03 OKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OKU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 OKU 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 OKU find?
LM03 OKU failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 1 major defect and 9 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.

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