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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LM54 GGAMOT history

LM54 GGA is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LM54 GGA blue 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
200,623 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GGA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GGA was last recorded at 200,623 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 6,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,052 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,571 miles
Average per year
9,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,623 miles
  • 2024 – 194,052 miles
  • 2023 – 188,441 miles
  • 2022 – 182,352 miles
  • 2021 – 178,031 miles
  • 2020 – 174,170 miles
  • 2019 – 167,493 miles
  • 2018 – 163,631 miles
  • 2017 – 161,179 miles
  • 2016 – 158,050 miles
  • 2015 – 144,664 miles
  • 2014 – 127,463 miles
  • 2013 – 116,930 miles
  • 2012 – 94,803 miles
  • 2010 – 82,604 miles
  • 2009 – 60,835 miles
  • 2008 – 31,702 miles
  • 2007 – 27,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,623 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,623 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,623 miles
    Test number
    416101172818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,052 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,052 miles
    Test number
    899839434205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,441 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,441 miles
    Test number
    285792171062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,352 miles
    Test number
    835108011414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail182,352 miles (+4,321)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,352 miles
    Test number
    464363087942
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass178,031 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,031 miles
    Test number
    943925994440
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail178,031 miles (+3,861)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,031 miles
    Test number
    832228819395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 30 20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass174,170 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,170 miles
    Test number
    416554940217
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass167,493 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,493 miles
    Test number
    230389762165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,631 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,631 miles
    Test number
    322336070699
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass161,179 miles (+3,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,179 miles
    Test number
    434469835822
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to car
  12. Pass158,050 miles (+13,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,050 miles
    Test number
    715665506353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass144,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,664 miles
    Test number
    548256805205
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
  14. Fail144,664 miles (+17,201)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,664 miles
    Test number
    456506605230
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
  15. Pass127,463 miles (+10,533)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,463 miles
    Test number
    908187094178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,930 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,930 miles
    Test number
    419986703209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,929 miles (+22,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    376405703281
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  18. Pass94,803 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    737217962099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail94,802 miles (+12,198)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    386876862026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass82,604 miles (+21,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    780442440322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,835 miles (+29,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    372072489435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass31,702 miles (+3,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    801064958241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass27,959 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    280382257344
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM54 GGA

Does LM54 GGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GGA expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GGA?
The MOT on LM54 GGA expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GGA done?
LM54 GGA was recorded at 200,623 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 9,682 miles a year.
Has LM54 GGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GGA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 GGA 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 GGA find?
LM54 GGA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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