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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LM52 NKKMOT history

LM52 NKK is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LM52 NKK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,362 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NKK was last recorded at 77,362 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,014 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,348 miles
Average per year
1,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,362 miles
  • 2025 – 76,014 miles
  • 2024 – 73,637 miles
  • 2023 – 72,596 miles
  • 2022 – 71,091 miles
  • 2021 – 69,418 miles
  • 2020 – 68,847 miles
  • 2019 – 66,162 miles
  • 2018 – 64,938 miles
  • 2017 – 64,014 miles
  • 2016 – 62,675 miles
  • 2015 – 61,018 miles
  • 2014 – 59,288 miles
  • 2013 – 55,966 miles
  • 2012 – 53,899 miles
  • 2011 – 50,088 miles
  • 2010 – 47,164 miles
  • 2009 – 44,447 miles
  • 2008 – 42,371 miles
  • 2007 – 40,521 miles
  • 2005 – 36,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,362 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides are worn (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine upper & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55R16 99W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55R16 99W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front slight surface corrosion to lower section of the B pillar, not affecting vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old (46/10) (225/55R16 Michelin)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,362 miles (+1,348)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    238266162987
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides are worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine upper & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55R16 99W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55R16 99W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,014 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    782338402845
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamps are not working

  3. Fail76,014 miles (+2,377)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    527375968024
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is over 10 years old (2010) 225/55R16 99W
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamps are not working

  4. Pass73,637 miles (+1,041)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    652178181661
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on the engine upper& lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlue cap seal is perishing

  5. Pass72,596 miles (+1,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    242337330737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,091 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    678016003434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,418 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    161244075750
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight surface corrosion to lower section of the B pillar, not affecting vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 years old (46/10) (225/55R16 Michelin)

  8. Fail69,417 miles (+570)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    952940168604
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight surface corrosion to lower section of the B pillar, not affecting vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 years old (46/10) (225/55R16 Michelin)

  9. Pass68,847 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    504838648956
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated yellow chlak (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,846 miles (+2,684)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    766067149262
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (pump working) (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated yellow chlak (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,162 miles (+1,224)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    851273388489
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySml oil leak

  12. Pass64,938 miles (+924)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,938 miles
    Test number
    217466877923
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySml oil leak

  13. Pass64,014 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,014 miles
    Test number
    796822395838
    • AdvisoryFront bothside tyres has wear and tear on outer sidewall(cracks)

  14. Fail63,999 miles (+1,324)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    522958131657
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront bothside tyres has wear and tear on outer sidewall(cracks)

  15. Pass62,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    835738793193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,675 miles (+1,657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    667304425665
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o s f (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,018 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,018 miles
    Test number
    578815835105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,288 miles (+3,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    866692134137
    • NoteSlight judder from front brakes

  19. Pass55,966 miles (+2,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,966 miles
    Test number
    455637333148
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass53,899 miles (+3,811)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    997930942132
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low 2mm
    • NoteP/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

  21. Pass50,088 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    236018831187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,164 miles (+2,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    244494830185
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit

  23. Pass44,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    143548539152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail44,447 miles (+2,076)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    262568539406
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,371 miles (+1,850)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,371 miles
    Test number
    871065548145
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight brake judder due to brake discs rusty

  26. Pass40,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    120819727058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,521 miles (+3,652)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    454657727016
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail36,869 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    363041245349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER TREAD †RECOMMEND TRACKING
    • NoteNOISE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK WHEN STEERING ROCKED ON HARD STANDING (CLICKING SOUND)

  29. Pass36,869 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    930891245308
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER TREAD †RECOMMEND TRACKING
    • NoteNOISE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK WHEN STEERING ROCKED ON HARD STANDING (CLICKING SOUND)

Questions about LM52 NKK

Does LM52 NKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NKK is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NKK?
The MOT on LM52 NKK is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NKK done?
LM52 NKK was recorded at 77,362 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,999 miles a year.
Has LM52 NKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NKK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 NKK 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 LM52 NKK find?
LM52 NKK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides are worn; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive on the engine upper & lower, and 5 more.

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