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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 EOYMOT history

LR03 EOY is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 10 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,727 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EOY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EOY was last recorded at 65,727 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,474 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
1,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,727 miles
  • 2025 – 63,474 miles
  • 2024 – 62,557 miles
  • 2023 – 62,022 miles
  • 2022 – 61,179 miles
  • 2021 – 59,434 miles
  • 2020 – 57,744 miles
  • 2019 – 56,765 miles
  • 2018 – 54,973 miles
  • 2015 – 48,200 miles
  • 2014 – 47,471 miles
  • 2013 – 47,054 miles
  • 2012 – 45,442 miles
  • 2011 – 44,675 miles
  • 2010 – 44,420 miles
  • 2009 – 42,993 miles
  • 2008 – 39,650 miles
  • 2007 – 34,723 miles
  • 2006 – 27,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,727 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Small amount of play in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,727 miles (+2,253)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    397508246460
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
  2. Pass63,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    277542454468
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, thrust arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail63,474 miles (+917)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    649116913439
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, thrust arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass62,557 miles (+535)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    855102442331
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass62,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,022 miles
    Test number
    131772335105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,022 miles (+843)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,022 miles
    Test number
    476736465198
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,179 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,179 miles
    Test number
    183374660774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,434 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    842429675678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,744 miles (+979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    352735537271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass56,765 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    322368691217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,973 miles
    Test number
    256330377309
    • AdvisorySmall amount of play in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link
  12. Fail54,973 miles (+6,773)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,973 miles
    Test number
    806168893283
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySmall amount of play in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link
  13. Pass48,200 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    704959446822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,471 miles (+417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    345197074431
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass47,054 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,054 miles
    Test number
    986072393298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,442 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    875539852273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,675 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    745206341246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,420 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    732007540253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,993 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,993 miles
    Test number
    394217249441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,650 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,650 miles
    Test number
    370437158475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,723 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,723 miles
    Test number
    342085717223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,777 miles
    Test number
    354479956167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EOY

Does LR03 EOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EOY is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EOY?
The MOT on LR03 EOY is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 EOY done?
LR03 EOY was recorded at 65,727 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,879 miles a year.
Has LR03 EOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EOY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 EOY 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 LR03 EOY find?
LR03 EOY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 2 more.

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