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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 HBPMOT history

LR03 HBP is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,839 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HBP was last recorded at 150,839 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,873 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
6,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,839 miles
  • 2025 – 149,873 miles
  • 2024 – 149,113 miles
  • 2023 – 147,942 miles
  • 2022 – 146,423 miles
  • 2021 – 143,425 miles
  • 2020 – 138,369 miles
  • 2019 – 132,495 miles
  • 2018 – 126,056 miles
  • 2017 – 118,729 miles
  • 2015 – 113,082 miles
  • 2014 – 103,773 miles
  • 2013 – 90,066 miles
  • 2012 – 79,487 miles
  • 2011 – 70,078 miles
  • 2010 – 61,195 miles
  • 2009 – 54,330 miles
  • 2008 – 40,897 miles
  • 2007 – 35,448 miles
  • 2006 – 17,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,839 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,839 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,839 miles
    Test number
    306359818142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,873 miles
    Test number
    284234564288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,873 miles (+760)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,873 miles
    Test number
    887424271908
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass149,113 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,113 miles
    Test number
    560148886071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,942 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,942 miles
    Test number
    686430519327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,937 miles (+1,514)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    917799370651
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass146,423 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,423 miles
    Test number
    860703498197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,425 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,425 miles
    Test number
    720633500752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,369 miles
    Test number
    278980889252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,369 miles (+5,874)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,369 miles
    Test number
    382829269236
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass132,495 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    308493407608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,056 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    768340709220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,729 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    278675063213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,082 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,082 miles
    Test number
    381668186050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,773 miles (+13,707)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    208515264263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,066 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    125703963211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail90,020 miles (+10,533)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,020 miles
    Test number
    288709353278
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
  18. Pass79,487 miles (+9,409)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    476028952290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,078 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    646320871212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail70,078 miles (+8,883)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    577750771260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass61,195 miles (+6,865)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    784612370239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on inner edge
  22. Pass54,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    923673679204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,330 miles (+13,433)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    771433679249
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass40,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,897 miles
    Test number
    160783398447
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Fail40,897 miles (+5,449)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,897 miles
    Test number
    900563598096
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass35,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    934919787263
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Fail35,448 miles (+7,370)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    761449687233
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  28. Pass28,078 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    180238607140
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  29. Fail28,078 miles (+10,719)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    260298807172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  30. Pass17,359 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    124287316196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass17,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,227 miles
    Test number
    173753286400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HBP

Does LR03 HBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HBP is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HBP?
The MOT on LR03 HBP is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HBP done?
LR03 HBP was recorded at 150,839 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,701 miles a year.
Has LR03 HBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HBP has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 HBP 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 HBP find?
LR03 HBP passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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