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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 OOEMOT history

LM03 OOE is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 183,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,091 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OOE was last recorded at 183,091 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,613 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,478 miles
Average per year
7,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,091 miles
  • 2025 – 179,613 miles
  • 2024 – 174,469 miles
  • 2022 – 174,266 miles
  • 2021 – 171,727 miles
  • 2020 – 166,793 miles
  • 2019 – 157,459 miles
  • 2018 – 149,400 miles
  • 2017 – 136,048 miles
  • 2016 – 126,259 miles
  • 2015 – 116,348 miles
  • 2013 – 103,484 miles
  • 2012 – 93,426 miles
  • 2011 – 85,260 miles
  • 2010 – 73,805 miles
  • 2009 – 65,723 miles
  • 2008 – 52,852 miles
  • 2007 – 50,582 miles
  • 2006 – 42,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,091 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,091 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,091 miles
    Test number
    108971063487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,613 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,613 miles
    Test number
    835260037882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,469 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,469 miles
    Test number
    319542296812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,266 miles
    Test number
    190449863981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail174,266 miles (+2,539)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,266 miles
    Test number
    583374890225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass171,727 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,727 miles
    Test number
    966940609052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,793 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,793 miles
    Test number
    200739515804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,459 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,459 miles
    Test number
    614388338295
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail157,422 miles (+8,022)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,422 miles
    Test number
    846620568094
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass149,400 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,400 miles
    Test number
    465306098971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,399 miles (+6,310)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,399 miles
    Test number
    267875819029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass143,089 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,089 miles
    Test number
    550463370940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,048 miles (+9,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,048 miles
    Test number
    945085325322
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all wearing inside , do alligement (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass126,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    859154135483
    • AdvisoryABS light on
  15. Fail126,259 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    152660014940
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both head light low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n\s wiper distorted (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryABS light on
  16. Pass126,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    286674249974
    • AdvisoryABS light on
  17. Fail126,259 miles (+9,911)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    355475662975
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both head light low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryABS light on
  18. Pass116,348 miles (+12,864)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    865468105063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,484 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    345589833334
    • Repaired at testParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
  20. Pass103,484 miles (+10,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    876649133377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,426 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,426 miles
    Test number
    738215122304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,260 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    727470021325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,450 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    538957571062
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDrivebelt split and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteStickers zone 'b'
  24. Pass81,450 miles (+7,645)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    665457871074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDrivebelt split and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteStickers zone 'b'
  25. Pass73,805 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,805 miles
    Test number
    964579480015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,800 miles (+8,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    390398380083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass65,723 miles (+12,871)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    144016379469
    • NoteBlades becomiong poor
    • NoteDiff unit oil leak
  28. Pass52,852 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,852 miles
    Test number
    200706188082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,582 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    111779787440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    314156836117
    • 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 OOE

Does LM03 OOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OOE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OOE?
The MOT on LM03 OOE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OOE done?
LM03 OOE was recorded at 183,091 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
Has LM03 OOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OOE has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 OOE 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 OOE find?
LM03 OOE passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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