
BMW 525
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LP65 VSMMOT history
LP65 VSM is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 262,249 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 262,249 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 22,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP65 VSM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 8 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP65 VSM was last recorded at 262,249 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 262,249 miles · 17 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 22,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 262,249 miles
- 2024 – 239,844 miles
- 2023 – 228,313 miles
- 2022 – 217,600 miles
- 2021 – 190,897 miles
- 2020 – 150,158 miles
- 2019 – 107,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass262,249 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 262,249 miles
- Test number
- 582052852539
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail262,249 miles (+11,594)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,249 miles
- Test number
- 825979892481
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass250,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 250,655 miles
- Test number
- 929389307004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail250,655 miles (+10,811)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,655 miles
- Test number
- 806446011718
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass239,844 miles (+11,531)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 239,844 miles
- Test number
- 746098780656
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass228,313 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 228,313 miles
- Test number
- 808513470341
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail228,313 miles (+10,713)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,313 miles
- Test number
- 235027501027
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,600 miles (+26,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 217,600 miles
- Test number
- 645907850606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass190,897 miles (+40,739)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 190,897 miles
- Test number
- 489213195224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,158 miles (+43,088)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 150,158 miles
- Test number
- 166159697206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,070 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 107,070 miles
- Test number
- 176565035990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,069 miles3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,069 miles
- Test number
- 248517515734
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked in 2 places on inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Questions about LP65 VSM
- Does LP65 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 VSM is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP65 VSM?
- The MOT on LP65 VSM is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP65 VSM done?
- LP65 VSM was recorded at 262,249 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 22,315 miles a year.
- Has LP65 VSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP65 VSM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP65 VSM 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 LP65 VSM find?
- LP65 VSM passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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