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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LO63 VWEMOT history

LO63 VWE is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 151,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LO63 VWE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,223 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO63 VWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO63 VWE was last recorded at 151,223 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,086 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,137 miles
Average per year
6,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,223 miles
  • 2024 – 149,086 miles
  • 2023 – 143,149 miles
  • 2022 – 132,017 miles
  • 2021 – 119,671 miles
  • 2019 – 118,974 miles
  • 2018 – 115,584 miles
  • 2017 – 104,878 miles
  • 2016 – 96,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,223 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,223 miles (+2,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,223 miles
    Test number
    405618277989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass149,086 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,086 miles
    Test number
    419010940769
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail149,064 miles (+5,915)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,064 miles
    Test number
    598446406457
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass143,149 miles (+11,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,149 miles
    Test number
    716790349592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,017 miles (+12,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,017 miles
    Test number
    969762709917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,671 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    911510254743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,974 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,974 miles
    Test number
    933251759730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,584 miles (+10,706)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,584 miles
    Test number
    686925464369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,878 miles (+8,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,878 miles
    Test number
    930518755069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass96,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    990456509243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Fail96,811 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    175677806520
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LO63 VWE

Does LO63 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO63 VWE is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO63 VWE?
The MOT on LO63 VWE is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO63 VWE done?
LO63 VWE was recorded at 151,223 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,044 miles a year.
Has LO63 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO63 VWE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LO63 VWE 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 LO63 VWE find?
LO63 VWE passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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