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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM52 ZZOMOT history

LM52 ZZO is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

LM52 ZZO silver 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 15 Jun 2023
Mileage
135,602 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ZZO
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
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ZZO was last recorded at 135,602 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 3,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,144 miles · 19 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,458 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,602 miles
  • 2021 – 132,144 miles
  • 2019 – 127,447 miles
  • 2018 – 112,963 miles
  • 2017 – 95,537 miles
  • 2016 – 91,575 miles
  • 2015 – 88,582 miles
  • 2014 – 84,668 miles
  • 2013 – 78,726 miles
  • 2012 – 74,238 miles
  • 2011 – 66,985 miles
  • 2010 – 62,071 miles
  • 2009 – 56,807 miles
  • 2008 – 49,148 miles
  • 2006 – 47,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,602 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • 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))

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 suspension tie rod bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Light underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/f inner side light discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Various stone chips in the windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Bumpers scuffed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,602 miles (+3,458)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,602 miles
    Test number
    529151428261
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass132,144 miles (+4,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,144 miles
    Test number
    478449908690
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,447 miles (+14,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,447 miles
    Test number
    101552912332
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    508356691931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,961 miles (+17,424)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    958196096977
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass95,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    179324194068
    • AdvisoryFront suspension tie rod bushes worn
    • AdvisoryLight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner side light discoloured
    • AdvisoryVarious stone chips in the windscreen

  7. Fail95,537 miles (+3,962)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    172144700404
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension tie rod bushes worn
    • AdvisoryLight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner side light discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 1.6 mm legal limit
    • AdvisoryVarious stone chips in the windscreen

  8. Pass91,575 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    360903979002
    • AdvisoryAll the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBumpers scuffed
    • AdvisoryLight under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/r 4 mm,n/s/f 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

  9. Fail91,573 miles (+2,991)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    177722424143
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBumpers scuffed
    • AdvisoryLight under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/r 4 mm,n/s/f 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

  10. Pass88,582 miles (+3,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,582 miles
    Test number
    102870038722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass84,668 miles (+31)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    479667914429
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCreek from o/s off steering rack

  12. Fail84,637 miles (+5,911)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    755394414323
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCreek from o/s off steering rack

  13. Pass78,726 miles (+4,488)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    275282613367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCreak from p a steering
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  14. Fail74,238 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    408994612395
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass74,238 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    988084512333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,004 miles (+4,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    938144242072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass66,985 miles (+4,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    165532531072
    • NoteOffside front side light slightly discoloured

  18. Pass62,071 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    182512230446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,807 miles (+7,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,807 miles
    Test number
    140966439400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,148 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    771559358091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,110 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    174664886293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,107 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,107 miles
    Test number
    203039576230
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LM52 ZZO

Does LM52 ZZO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 ZZO expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ZZO?
The MOT on LM52 ZZO expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 ZZO done?
LM52 ZZO was recorded at 135,602 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has LM52 ZZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ZZO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LM52 ZZO 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 ZZO find?
LM52 ZZO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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