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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LM54 GGVMOT history

LM54 GGV is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

LM54 GGV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
166,109 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GGV was last recorded at 166,109 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 11,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,357 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
11,752 miles
Average per year
7,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,109 miles
  • 2023 – 154,357 miles
  • 2022 – 142,507 miles
  • 2020 – 139,249 miles
  • 2019 – 129,315 miles
  • 2018 – 117,234 miles
  • 2017 – 104,116 miles
  • 2016 – 91,997 miles
  • 2014 – 81,558 miles
  • 2013 – 76,023 miles
  • 2012 – 65,741 miles
  • 2010 – 61,294 miles
  • 2008 – 47,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,109 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,109 miles
    Test number
    403489425238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,109 miles (+11,752)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,109 miles
    Test number
    442099711636
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,357 miles (+11,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,357 miles
    Test number
    535669994857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass142,507 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    167819709264
    • AdvisoryBOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,507 miles (+3,258)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    869662136810
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,249 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,249 miles
    Test number
    446601251087
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail139,249 miles (+9,934)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,249 miles
    Test number
    785854281394
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass129,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,315 miles
    Test number
    493876775783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail129,315 miles (+12,081)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,315 miles
    Test number
    411966163373
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass117,234 miles (+13,118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    518091447306
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers limit inspection
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass104,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,116 miles
    Test number
    126957067100
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail104,116 miles (+12,119)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,116 miles
    Test number
    510096620359
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,997 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    296603391306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  14. Fail91,997 miles (+10,439)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    284324925506
    • FailureCentre Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass81,558 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,558 miles
    Test number
    717489344308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,023 miles (+5,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    727544353374
    • NoteOffside frar brake disc starting to corrode on inner face

  17. Pass70,398 miles (+4,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,398 miles
    Test number
    739138903023
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded inside

  18. Pass65,741 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,741 miles
    Test number
    636696402057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,294 miles (+5,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,294 miles
    Test number
    222064160368
    • NoteFront brake discs below minimum thickness - advise

  20. Pass55,929 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,929 miles
    Test number
    843643410067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,284 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,284 miles
    Test number
    640722158331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    873172508058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 GGV

Does LM54 GGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GGV expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GGV?
The MOT on LM54 GGV expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GGV done?
LM54 GGV was recorded at 166,109 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 7,669 miles a year.
Has LM54 GGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GGV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 GGV 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 GGV find?
LM54 GGV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 6 more.

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