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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LM04 YMPMOT history

LM04 YMP is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 276,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
276,085 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YMP was last recorded at 276,085 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 11,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,577 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11,508 miles
Average per year
12,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 276,085 miles
  • 2021 – 264,577 miles
  • 2020 – 257,100 miles
  • 2019 – 250,129 miles
  • 2018 – 237,688 miles
  • 2016 – 236,839 miles
  • 2015 – 228,684 miles
  • 2014 – 219,719 miles
  • 2013 – 209,740 miles
  • 2012 – 191,011 miles
  • 2011 – 164,377 miles
  • 2010 – 147,701 miles
  • 2009 – 127,132 miles
  • 2008 – 107,679 miles
  • 2007 – 87,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276,085 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass276,085 miles (+11,508)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    276,085 miles
    Test number
    365804885155
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass264,577 miles (+7,477)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    264,577 miles
    Test number
    396683972090
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass257,100 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    257,100 miles
    Test number
    829802467705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass250,129 miles (+12,441)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    250,129 miles
    Test number
    286955884461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass237,688 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    237,688 miles
    Test number
    592342557071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass236,839 miles (+8,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    236,839 miles
    Test number
    306837164264
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryProp shaft coupling slightly deteriorted

  7. Pass228,684 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    228,684 miles
    Test number
    361450460854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail219,719 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,719 miles
    Test number
    219191754245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass219,719 miles (+9,979)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    219,719 miles
    Test number
    755141254251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass209,740 miles (+18,729)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    209,740 miles
    Test number
    158417643238
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteComplete under body has trays fitted
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  11. Pass191,011 miles (+26,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    191,011 miles
    Test number
    915810552206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass164,377 miles (+16,676)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    164,377 miles
    Test number
    816597451192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    147,701 miles
    Test number
    714002150152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail147,701 miles (+20,569)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,701 miles
    Test number
    210237240427
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass127,132 miles (+19,453)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    260585939191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,679 miles (+20,237)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    107,679 miles
    Test number
    851658048146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    642019147169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LM04 YMP

Does LM04 YMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 YMP expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YMP?
The MOT on LM04 YMP expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 YMP done?
LM04 YMP was recorded at 276,085 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 12,195 miles a year.
Has LM04 YMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YMP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on LM04 YMP 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 LM04 YMP find?
LM04 YMP passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 12 more.

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