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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 WYJMOT history

LM03 WYJ is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
162,070 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WYJ was last recorded at 162,070 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 20,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,244 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
20,826 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,070 miles
  • 2024 – 141,244 miles
  • 2023 – 129,109 miles
  • 2022 – 120,963 miles
  • 2021 – 105,631 miles
  • 2020 – 102,273 miles
  • 2019 – 97,616 miles
  • 2018 – 91,706 miles
  • 2017 – 85,570 miles
  • 2016 – 80,072 miles
  • 2015 – 74,565 miles
  • 2014 – 69,315 miles
  • 2013 – 64,402 miles
  • 2012 – 59,654 miles
  • 2011 – 55,026 miles
  • 2010 – 50,242 miles
  • 2009 – 46,187 miles
  • 2008 – 42,938 miles
  • 2007 – 38,404 miles
  • 2006 – 33,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,070 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,070 miles (+20,826)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,070 miles
    Test number
    312359604577
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass141,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    927930410139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail141,244 miles (+303)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    676101135183
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail140,941 miles (+11,832)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,941 miles
    Test number
    689161512319
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass129,109 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,109 miles
    Test number
    323754778071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,963 miles (+15,332)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,963 miles
    Test number
    343533715855
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc back plates insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    830686688542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,631 miles (+3,358)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    353589927997
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    938938128128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail102,273 miles (+4,657)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    143878433399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,616 miles (+5,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    129075981013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,706 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    586370235999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,705 miles (+6,135)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,705 miles
    Test number
    924147813131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

  14. Pass85,570 miles (+5,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    364328519737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass80,072 miles (+5,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    256232765501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge

  16. Pass74,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    805298805140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,565 miles (+5,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    598247605107
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass69,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    547302394067
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail69,315 miles (+4,913)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    565572294043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,402 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    568660113143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shild loose/insecure
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  21. Fail64,402 miles (+4,748)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    959110513189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shild loose/insecure
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  22. Pass59,654 miles (+4,628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    576357092075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,026 miles (+4,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    989228391058
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres in poor condition

  24. Pass50,242 miles (+4,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,242 miles
    Test number
    172324180468
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass46,187 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    380399489074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,938 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,938 miles
    Test number
    693522308169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,404 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    753180587091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    211878356115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WYJ

Does LM03 WYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 WYJ expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WYJ?
The MOT on LM03 WYJ expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 WYJ done?
LM03 WYJ was recorded at 162,070 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has LM03 WYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WYJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 WYJ 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 WYJ find?
LM03 WYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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