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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM52 ZHOMOT history

LM52 ZHO is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LM52 ZHO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,340 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ZHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ZHO was last recorded at 76,340 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,151 miles · 3 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
189 miles
Average per year
2,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,340 miles
  • 2024 – 74,636 miles
  • 2023 – 71,386 miles
  • 2022 – 70,227 miles
  • 2021 – 69,287 miles
  • 2020 – 68,661 miles
  • 2019 – 67,317 miles
  • 2018 – 65,033 miles
  • 2017 – 62,860 miles
  • 2016 – 59,911 miles
  • 2015 – 56,942 miles
  • 2014 – 52,730 miles
  • 2013 – 48,501 miles
  • 2012 – 42,699 miles
  • 2011 – 38,360 miles
  • 2010 – 34,895 miles
  • 2009 – 30,281 miles
  • 2008 – 26,812 miles
  • 2007 – 22,352 miles
  • 2006 – 18,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,340 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,340 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    649071169883
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,151 miles (+1,515)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,151 miles
    Test number
    945678752739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,636 miles (+2,306)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    762542620767
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass72,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    307103714671
    • AdvisoryOil leak front of engine

  5. Fail72,330 miles (+944)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    918505789408
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak front of engine

  6. Pass71,386 miles (+1,159)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    858779986678
    • DangerousSPLITS AND CUTS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES .SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT INNER TYRE WALLS.BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMANY OIL LEAKS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.
    • AdvisorySOME RUST ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.
    • AdvisorySPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

  7. Pass70,227 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    810382369642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,287 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,287 miles
    Test number
    369732827098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    705695211055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,659 miles (+1,342)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    249204317613
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,317 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,317 miles
    Test number
    133674188850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,033 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    431607287624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,860 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    426916045728
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass59,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    155206279571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,911 miles (+2,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    122178826032
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass56,942 miles (+4,212)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,942 miles
    Test number
    419170315036
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsf tyre has cut on sidewall

  17. Pass52,730 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    316872324097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,501 miles (+5,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    198888013488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,699 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    926290822055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,360 miles (+3,465)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    948111821010
    • NoteRear tyres worn low

  21. Pass34,895 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    544635310027
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,281 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,281 miles
    Test number
    103926219425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,812 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,812 miles
    Test number
    123809218459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,352 miles (+3,879)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,352 miles
    Test number
    820270527018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass18,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,473 miles
    Test number
    731890526025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 ZHO

Does LM52 ZHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 ZHO is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ZHO?
The MOT on LM52 ZHO is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 ZHO done?
LM52 ZHO was recorded at 76,340 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,896 miles a year.
Has LM52 ZHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ZHO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 ZHO 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 ZHO find?
LM52 ZHO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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