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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LM54 NWDMOT history

LM54 NWD is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

LM54 NWD silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
132,345 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NWD was last recorded at 132,345 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 6,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,005 miles · 2 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,340 miles
Average per year
6,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,345 miles
  • 2021 – 126,005 miles
  • 2020 – 121,342 miles
  • 2019 – 95,001 miles
  • 2018 – 87,053 miles
  • 2017 – 77,023 miles
  • 2016 – 74,712 miles
  • 2015 – 72,319 miles
  • 2014 – 71,703 miles
  • 2013 – 69,860 miles
  • 2012 – 67,796 miles
  • 2011 – 64,284 miles
  • 2010 – 60,258 miles
  • 2009 – 53,291 miles
  • 2008 – 41,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,345 miles (+6,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,345 miles
    Test number
    318385347789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,005 miles (+4,663)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,005 miles
    Test number
    502595246796
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,342 miles (+26,341)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,342 miles
    Test number
    417750590176
    • MinorBrake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  4. Pass95,001 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    528479357952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,053 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,053 miles
    Test number
    351108348285
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in engine bay/replacement copper pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered coil-over suspension fitted to vehicle at time of test (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel hubs have 25mm spacer assemblies fitted to all four wheels

  6. Fail87,053 miles (+23)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,053 miles
    Test number
    442716013482
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and off line (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in engine bay/replacement copper pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered coil-over suspension fitted to vehicle at time of test (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel hubs have 25mm spacer assemblies fitted to all four wheels

  7. Fail87,030 miles (+10,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    286583911227
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass77,023 miles (+2,311)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,023 miles
    Test number
    181837740096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under guards fiited

  9. Pass74,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    240167570231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail74,712 miles (+2,393)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    249078427180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass72,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    757226422285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  12. Fail72,319 miles (+616)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    914763493659
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  13. Pass71,703 miles (+1,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,703 miles
    Test number
    595658984029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass69,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    249738493054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,860 miles (+17)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    445743793008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail69,843 miles (+2,047)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    855246283054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass67,796 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    335878242024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail67,615 miles (+3,331)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    795994732005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,284 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    299289431092
    • NoteSmall bulges in both offside tyres

  20. Fail64,284 miles (+4,026)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    616949231012
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteSmall bulges in both offside tyres

  21. Pass60,258 miles (+6,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    944750840027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass53,291 miles (+11,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    904311249010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,687 miles
    Test number
    333262828065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 NWD

Does LM54 NWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 NWD expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NWD?
The MOT on LM54 NWD expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 NWD done?
LM54 NWD was recorded at 132,345 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 6,156 miles a year.
Has LM54 NWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NWD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LM54 NWD 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 NWD find?
LM54 NWD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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