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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LM05 JFGMOT history

LM05 JFG is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

LM05 JFG black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
124,517 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 JFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 JFG was last recorded at 124,517 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 8,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,439 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,078 miles
Average per year
5,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,517 miles
  • 2023 – 116,439 miles
  • 2022 – 113,209 miles
  • 2018 – 113,101 miles
  • 2017 – 104,364 miles
  • 2016 – 100,843 miles
  • 2015 – 92,092 miles
  • 2014 – 84,869 miles
  • 2013 – 76,718 miles
  • 2012 – 71,679 miles
  • 2011 – 65,287 miles
  • 2010 – 57,622 miles
  • 2009 – 45,252 miles
  • 2008 – 34,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,517 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,517 miles (+8,078)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,517 miles
    Test number
    156546854204
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,439 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    648775321410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    676270507084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,209 miles (+108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    120847365750
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail113,101 miles (+8,737)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,101 miles
    Test number
    465736900604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,364 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    107964996203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail104,235 miles (+3,392)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    574579988208
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  8. Pass100,843 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,843 miles
    Test number
    559519052023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,092 miles (+7,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    598389915102
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail84,869 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    515680724121
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass84,869 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    967580424186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,718 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    236629513418
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail76,718 miles (+5,039)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    838929813168
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass71,679 miles (+6,392)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,679 miles
    Test number
    248504592081
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront propshaft coupling

  15. Pass65,287 miles (+7,665)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    505007011137
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass57,622 miles (+12,370)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    904142810191
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s parking brake effort low
    • NoteRear pads low require closer inspection

  17. Pass45,252 miles (+10,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,252 miles
    Test number
    132973199082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    384422418172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 JFG

Does LM05 JFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 JFG expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 JFG?
The MOT on LM05 JFG expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 JFG done?
LM05 JFG was recorded at 124,517 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
Has LM05 JFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 JFG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 JFG 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 LM05 JFG find?
LM05 JFG passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.

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