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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LO02 ZWPMOT history

LO02 ZWP is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
136,918 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO02 ZWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO02 ZWP was last recorded at 136,918 miles on 15 May 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,896 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,918 miles
  • 2025 – 136,896 miles
  • 2023 – 136,881 miles
  • 2020 – 135,070 miles
  • 2019 – 134,259 miles
  • 2018 – 132,495 miles
  • 2017 – 129,730 miles
  • 2016 – 127,510 miles
  • 2015 – 125,638 miles
  • 2014 – 123,581 miles
  • 2013 – 123,332 miles
  • 2012 – 120,775 miles
  • 2011 – 118,330 miles
  • 2010 – 115,984 miles
  • 2009 – 112,430 miles
  • 2008 – 108,172 miles
  • 2007 – 101,913 miles
  • 2006 – 95,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,918 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,918 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,918 miles
    Test number
    160044144040
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,896 miles (+15)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,896 miles
    Test number
    272427793865
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,881 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,881 miles
    Test number
    118402505400
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,881 miles (+1,811)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,881 miles
    Test number
    780382172952
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,070 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    292197151823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,259 miles (+1,764)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,259 miles
    Test number
    637823710478
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass132,495 miles (+2,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    310452449141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass129,730 miles (+2,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,730 miles
    Test number
    897161292663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bake caliper anti rattle spring missing

  9. Pass127,510 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    460000920203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,638 miles (+2,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,638 miles
    Test number
    163390844853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass123,581 miles (+249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    528884224311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass123,332 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    409512733354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Fail123,331 miles (+2,556)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,331 miles
    Test number
    849802333338
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Pass120,775 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,775 miles
    Test number
    377533992419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail120,768 miles (+2,438)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    609502092230
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass118,330 miles (+2,346)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    316190891260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass115,984 miles (+3,554)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    115,984 miles
    Test number
    874565500350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managment light is on

  18. Fail112,430 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    271906919330
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass112,430 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    320876819341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass108,172 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,172 miles
    Test number
    544608118384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail108,117 miles (+6,204)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,117 miles
    Test number
    952992318321
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass101,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    543518117333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,913 miles (+1,021)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    371767217373
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass100,892 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    100,892 miles
    Test number
    103266967161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    521969876144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,869 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    232688876112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LO02 ZWP

Does LO02 ZWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO02 ZWP is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO02 ZWP?
The MOT on LO02 ZWP is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO02 ZWP done?
LO02 ZWP was recorded at 136,918 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
Has LO02 ZWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO02 ZWP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LO02 ZWP 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 LO02 ZWP find?
LO02 ZWP passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both.

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