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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LR03 XGMMOT history

LR03 XGM is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 217,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LR03 XGM blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2026
Mileage
217,851 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XGM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 XGM was last recorded at 217,851 miles on 7 May 2026, 5,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,503 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,348 miles
Average per year
8,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,851 miles
  • 2025 – 212,503 miles
  • 2024 – 202,428 miles
  • 2023 – 188,060 miles
  • 2022 – 177,057 miles
  • 2020 – 173,970 miles
  • 2019 – 169,795 miles
  • 2018 – 163,845 miles
  • 2017 – 156,787 miles
  • 2016 – 145,412 miles
  • 2015 – 135,151 miles
  • 2014 – 126,617 miles
  • 2013 – 114,310 miles
  • 2012 – 104,104 miles
  • 2011 – 99,293 miles
  • 2010 – 88,072 miles
  • 2009 – 81,152 miles
  • 2008 – 75,286 miles
  • 2007 – 68,159 miles
  • 2006 – 54,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail217,851 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail217,851 miles (+5,348)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,851 miles
    Test number
    145495881685
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass212,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    212,503 miles
    Test number
    728992976355
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail212,503 miles (+10,075)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,503 miles
    Test number
    238044593844
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass202,428 miles (+14,368)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    202,428 miles
    Test number
    410451653782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,060 miles (+11,003)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,060 miles
    Test number
    472021365501
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass177,057 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    177,057 miles
    Test number
    948280074822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,970 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,970 miles
    Test number
    105022006194
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass169,795 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,795 miles
    Test number
    104211951390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,845 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,845 miles
    Test number
    829633844687
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail163,835 miles (+7,048)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,835 miles
    Test number
    485951290302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass156,787 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,787 miles
    Test number
    581791007257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,761 miles (+11,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,761 miles
    Test number
    185479448705
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure reflector insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure reflector insecure (1.7.3)

  13. Pass145,412 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,412 miles
    Test number
    271326675195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,403 miles (+10,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,403 miles
    Test number
    663015463923
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (5.2.6)

  15. Pass135,151 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,151 miles
    Test number
    225497765193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,144 miles (+8,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,144 miles
    Test number
    396746265163
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass126,617 miles (+12,307)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,617 miles
    Test number
    428870164192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,310 miles (+10,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    358021553130
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,104 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    527157532184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  20. Fail104,104 miles (+4,811)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    745097832159
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  21. Pass99,293 miles (+11,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,293 miles
    Test number
    858005921198
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass88,072 miles (+6,920)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,072 miles
    Test number
    743330360090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit and worn slightly on inner edge
    • NoteCentre rear stop light not working

  23. Pass81,152 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,152 miles
    Test number
    930569719173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,286 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    330482228154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,159 miles (+13,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    600504427183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,909 miles
    Test number
    702570196007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 XGM

Does LR03 XGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 XGM expired on 3 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XGM?
The MOT on LR03 XGM expired on 3 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 XGM done?
LR03 XGM was recorded at 217,851 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 8,106 miles a year.
Has LR03 XGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XGM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 XGM 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 XGM find?
LR03 XGM failed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 5 major defects: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke, and 4 more.

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