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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LO52 BCZMOT history

LO52 BCZ is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
207,347 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO52 BCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO52 BCZ was last recorded at 207,347 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 7,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2010: 11,798 miles, lower than 101,279 miles on 1 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
199,929 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,418 miles
Average per year
9,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,347 miles
  • 2021 – 199,929 miles
  • 2020 – 192,938 miles
  • 2019 – 188,367 miles
  • 2018 – 183,353 miles
  • 2017 – 176,669 miles
  • 2016 – 168,978 miles
  • 2015 – 162,038 miles
  • 2014 – 154,123 miles
  • 2013 – 142,515 miles
  • 2012 – 131,325 miles
  • 2011 – 121,478 miles
  • 2010 – 11,798 miles
  • 2009 – 101,279 miles
  • 2008 – 90,547 miles
  • 2007 – 74,901 miles
  • 2006 – 60,566 miles
  • 2005 – 46,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,347 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,347 miles (+7,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    207,347 miles
    Test number
    504530450521
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass199,929 miles (+6,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    199,929 miles
    Test number
    937006065594
    • 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))

  3. Pass192,938 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,938 miles
    Test number
    849960933366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,367 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,367 miles
    Test number
    195603561303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail188,268 miles (+4,915)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,268 miles
    Test number
    713136347098
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass183,353 miles (+6,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    183,353 miles
    Test number
    718501200240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass176,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    176,669 miles
    Test number
    577792899285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail176,669 miles (+7,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,669 miles
    Test number
    853018240791
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass168,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    168,978 miles
    Test number
    123778086794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail168,978 miles (+6,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,978 miles
    Test number
    645632901592
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass162,038 miles (+7,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    162,038 miles
    Test number
    396649461972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass154,123 miles (+21)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    154,123 miles
    Test number
    279179214358
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f/fog light chipped.hand brake slightly uneven.n/s/head light slightly low.diff slightly damp

  13. Fail154,102 miles (+11,587)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,102 miles
    Test number
    209017114353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/F Fog light lens is broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass142,515 miles (+4)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    816099713323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail142,511 miles (+11,186)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    809718313390
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass131,325 miles (+9,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    131,325 miles
    Test number
    725020122344
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass121,478 miles (+109,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,478 miles
    Test number
    457165621384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass11,798 miles (-89,481)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,798 miles
    Test number
    284124930399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  19. Pass101,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    331435639304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,279 miles (+10,732)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    274224639362
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass90,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    334984348378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail90,547 miles (+15,646)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    551424048371
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on inner egde

  23. Pass74,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    444234147311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail74,901 miles (+14,335)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    924944547323
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass60,566 miles (+13,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,566 miles
    Test number
    453022756428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass46,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    813735055348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO52 BCZ

Does LO52 BCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO52 BCZ expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO52 BCZ?
The MOT on LO52 BCZ expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO52 BCZ done?
LO52 BCZ was recorded at 207,347 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 9,488 miles a year.
Has LO52 BCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO52 BCZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LO52 BCZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO52 BCZ find?
LO52 BCZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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