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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LM54 UCLMOT history

LM54 UCL is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LM54 UCL blue 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,953 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UCL was last recorded at 105,953 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 9,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,095 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,858 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,953 miles
  • 2025 – 96,095 miles
  • 2024 – 90,121 miles
  • 2022 – 86,285 miles
  • 2021 – 85,463 miles
  • 2020 – 83,400 miles
  • 2019 – 80,164 miles
  • 2018 – 75,746 miles
  • 2017 – 70,704 miles
  • 2016 – 64,900 miles
  • 2015 – 60,410 miles
  • 2014 – 56,010 miles
  • 2013 – 52,123 miles
  • 2012 – 46,879 miles
  • 2011 – 42,966 miles
  • 2010 – 37,668 miles
  • 2009 – 32,487 miles
  • 2008 – 27,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,953 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,953 miles (+9,858)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    308368942049
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,095 miles (+168)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    687335039547
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Fail95,927 miles (+5,806)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,927 miles
    Test number
    916979337035
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass90,121 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    480930256809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,105 miles (+3,820)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    922569388039
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,285 miles (+822)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    911374444506
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass85,463 miles (+2,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,463 miles
    Test number
    982081752143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,400 miles (+3,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    641551618142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,164 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    178376433684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,161 miles (+4,415)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    237827116834
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    754441039344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail75,746 miles (+5,042)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    496643417699
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass70,704 miles (+5,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    895111007806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass64,900 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    482006672135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,410 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    729170113672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,010 miles (+3,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,010 miles
    Test number
    989820244396
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass52,123 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,123 miles
    Test number
    996309933373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,879 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,879 miles
    Test number
    908864842355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,966 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,966 miles
    Test number
    558894441349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,668 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    992285240344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,487 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,487 miles
    Test number
    124616049371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,778 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,778 miles
    Test number
    544140258379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    952714928087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,339 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    582374328057
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM54 UCL

Does LM54 UCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UCL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UCL?
The MOT on LM54 UCL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 UCL done?
LM54 UCL was recorded at 105,953 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has LM54 UCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UCL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 UCL 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 UCL find?
LM54 UCL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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