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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LM03 WYFMOT history

LM03 WYF is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 213,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
213,165 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WYF
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
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WYF was last recorded at 213,165 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,082 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
11,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,165 miles
  • 2021 – 207,603 miles
  • 2019 – 194,415 miles
  • 2018 – 191,557 miles
  • 2017 – 186,495 miles
  • 2016 – 184,737 miles
  • 2015 – 177,738 miles
  • 2014 – 165,984 miles
  • 2013 – 156,374 miles
  • 2012 – 145,769 miles
  • 2011 – 136,347 miles
  • 2010 – 110,249 miles
  • 2009 – 86,332 miles
  • 2008 – 67,197 miles
  • 2007 – 44,689 miles
  • 2006 – 31,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,165 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass213,165 miles (+83)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    213,165 miles
    Test number
    235278485044
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail213,082 miles (+5,479)3 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,082 miles
    Test number
    739659561373
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,603 miles (+13,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    207,603 miles
    Test number
    479490724190
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass194,415 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    194,415 miles
    Test number
    577819122806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,557 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    191,557 miles
    Test number
    329727435415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,495 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,495 miles
    Test number
    976608332307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,737 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    184,737 miles
    Test number
    242626820561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,738 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    177,738 miles
    Test number
    729523065195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNote; nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner shoulder....

  9. Fail177,728 miles (+11,744)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,728 miles
    Test number
    795292065104
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNote; nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner shoulder....

  10. Pass165,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    165,984 miles
    Test number
    738066054148
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail165,984 miles (+9,610)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,984 miles
    Test number
    779336054101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass156,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    156,374 miles
    Test number
    116724353114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail156,374 miles (+10,605)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,374 miles
    Test number
    285959443142
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass145,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    145,769 miles
    Test number
    499224862130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail145,769 miles (+9,422)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,769 miles
    Test number
    229954062153
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass136,347 miles (+26,098)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    136,347 miles
    Test number
    617598951195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,249 miles
    Test number
    574690760145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,249 miles (+23,917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,249 miles
    Test number
    163330960122
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass86,332 miles (+19,135)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    290418839169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,197 miles (+22,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,197 miles
    Test number
    100698948188
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,689 miles (+13,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,689 miles
    Test number
    710215067135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,450 miles
    Test number
    480601776195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WYF

Does LM03 WYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 WYF expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WYF?
The MOT on LM03 WYF expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 WYF done?
LM03 WYF was recorded at 213,165 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 11,112 miles a year.
Has LM03 WYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WYF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 WYF 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 WYF find?
LM03 WYF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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