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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LM54 FTDMOT history

LM54 FTD is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LM54 FTD black 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 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,885 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FTD was last recorded at 80,885 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,607 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
2,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,885 miles
  • 2024 – 80,607 miles
  • 2023 – 79,891 miles
  • 2022 – 79,380 miles
  • 2021 – 78,715 miles
  • 2020 – 73,652 miles
  • 2018 – 68,948 miles
  • 2017 – 65,848 miles
  • 2016 – 62,419 miles
  • 2015 – 54,765 miles
  • 2013 – 51,488 miles
  • 2012 – 49,849 miles
  • 2011 – 47,415 miles
  • 2010 – 42,615 miles
  • 2008 – 39,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,885 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    770888581646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail80,885 miles (+278)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    499747530327
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,607 miles (+716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,607 miles
    Test number
    189200906560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,891 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    603792348066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,380 miles (+665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    422494743702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    378509116415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,715 miles (+3,249)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    478789550223
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,466 miles (+1,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,466 miles
    Test number
    769071133658
    • AdvisoryCONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT,NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN AT TIME OF TEST.
    • AdvisoryMANY OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO INSPECT VARIOUS ITEMS DUE TO VERY LARGE SPLASH SHIELD FITTED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

  9. Pass73,652 miles (+4,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    743261285965
    • AdvisoryCONDENSATION ON NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS.

  10. Pass68,948 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    165603523744
    • AdvisoryEXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT.

  11. Pass65,848 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    664640685304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,419 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    221822383748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass57,911 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    743479687041
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD.

  14. Pass54,765 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    479799105018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,488 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    685605063397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,849 miles (+2,434)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,849 miles
    Test number
    175062652361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs are lipped
    • NoteUnabl to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

  17. Pass47,415 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    626854851399
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass45,660 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    988550611014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,615 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,615 miles
    Test number
    240575800087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,686 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,686 miles
    Test number
    633955058372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,570 miles
    Test number
    360963108037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FTD

Does LM54 FTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FTD is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FTD?
The MOT on LM54 FTD is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FTD done?
LM54 FTD was recorded at 80,885 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,649 miles a year.
Has LM54 FTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FTD has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 FTD 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 LM54 FTD find?
LM54 FTD passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r16, and 5 more.

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