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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR05 FCLMOT history

LR05 FCL is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

LR05 FCL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
167,505 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FCL was last recorded at 167,505 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 8,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,722 miles · 17 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
8,783 miles
Average per year
9,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,505 miles
  • 2021 – 158,722 miles
  • 2020 – 136,140 miles
  • 2019 – 127,766 miles
  • 2018 – 114,000 miles
  • 2017 – 103,023 miles
  • 2016 – 101,866 miles
  • 2014 – 88,457 miles
  • 2013 – 82,654 miles
  • 2012 – 65,884 miles
  • 2011 – 63,317 miles
  • 2010 – 51,059 miles
  • 2009 – 40,319 miles
  • 2008 – 28,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,505 miles (+8,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,505 miles
    Test number
    109649033584
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,722 miles
    Test number
    639254418378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,722 miles (+22,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,722 miles
    Test number
    505557767717
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass136,140 miles (+8,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,140 miles
    Test number
    347155768718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,766 miles (+13,766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,766 miles
    Test number
    883103429563
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,000 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    812483268123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,149 miles (+10,126)1 dangerous7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    731458923349
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN X 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHTS POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner WHEEL CONDITION POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BODY DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner WHEEL CONDITION POOR
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass103,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    286954451059
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail103,023 miles (+1,157)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    135091328299
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass101,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,866 miles
    Test number
    297261912508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail101,866 miles (+13,409)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,866 miles
    Test number
    317241910493
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail88,457 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,457 miles
    Test number
    176785864398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass88,457 miles (+5,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,457 miles
    Test number
    178725864376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,654 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,654 miles
    Test number
    476014863478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,996 miles (+11,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,996 miles
    Test number
    808985123028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,884 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,884 miles
    Test number
    438231412044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,317 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    235504991299
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly pitted

  18. Pass63,317 miles (+8,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    948774991228
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly pitted

  19. Pass55,007 miles (+3,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,007 miles
    Test number
    229155621047
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass51,059 miles (+10,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    520225460109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,319 miles (+12,210)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    511836609182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass28,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,109 miles
    Test number
    763701578062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 FCL

Does LR05 FCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 FCL expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FCL?
The MOT on LR05 FCL expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 FCL done?
LR05 FCL was recorded at 167,505 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 9,931 miles a year.
Has LR05 FCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FCL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 FCL 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 LR05 FCL find?
LR05 FCL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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