BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LR05 HPVMOT history
LR05 HPV is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 191,336 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,499 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 HPV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 HPV was last recorded at 191,336 miles on 16 May 2026, 9,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,477 miles · 24 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,859 miles
- Average per year
- 7,499 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,336 miles
- 2025 – 181,477 miles
- 2024 – 177,941 miles
- 2023 – 173,491 miles
- 2022 – 164,263 miles
- 2020 – 154,270 miles
- 2019 – 141,393 miles
- 2018 – 136,258 miles
- 2017 – 132,077 miles
- 2016 – 128,417 miles
- 2015 – 125,171 miles
- 2014 – 118,075 miles
- 2013 – 109,159 miles
- 2012 – 100,551 miles
- 2011 – 92,335 miles
- 2010 – 82,263 miles
- 2009 – 70,558 miles
- 2008 – 55,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,336 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush completely debonded from the arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,336 miles (+9,859)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 191,336 miles
- Test number
- 665954443130
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,477 miles (+3,536)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 181,477 miles
- Test number
- 690065149619
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,941 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 177,941 miles
- Test number
- 835461345960
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,937 miles (+4,446)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,937 miles
- Test number
- 336613480686
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass173,491 miles (+9,228)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 173,491 miles
- Test number
- 467570968277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 40 18Y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 40 18Y (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,263 miles (+9,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 164,263 miles
- Test number
- 422432959695
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,270 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 154,270 miles
- Test number
- 451164757558
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- 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))
Fail154,269 miles (+12,876)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,269 miles
- Test number
- 419005902392
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked on inner edge (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass141,393 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,393 miles
- Test number
- 642440640981
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush completely debonded from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,393 miles (+5,135)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,393 miles
- Test number
- 518462958677
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush completely debonded from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,258 miles (+4,181)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 136,258 miles
- Test number
- 384817551330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 132,077 miles
- Test number
- 359128070441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,077 miles (+3,660)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,077 miles
- Test number
- 873935502037
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass128,417 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 128,417 miles
- Test number
- 896459223367
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play becoming noisy (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront head lamp lens becoming deteriorated (both)
Pass125,171 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 125,171 miles
- Test number
- 517869075059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail125,171 miles (+7,096)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,171 miles
- Test number
- 229069175083
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass118,075 miles (+8,916)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 118,075 miles
- Test number
- 187599474028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,159 miles (+8,608)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 109,159 miles
- Test number
- 568936633032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,551 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 100,551 miles
- Test number
- 377534742055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,517 miles (+8,182)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,517 miles
- Test number
- 158609232064
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre tread low
Pass92,335 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 92,335 miles
- Test number
- 186878231019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,330 miles (+10,067)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,330 miles
- Test number
- 519436931029
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,263 miles (+11,705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 82,263 miles
- Test number
- 454745730056
- 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)
Pass70,558 miles (+15,101)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 70,558 miles
- Test number
- 664253369020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,457 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,457 miles
- Test number
- 902153698052
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,457 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 55,457 miles
- Test number
- 980043698025
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LR05 HPV
- Does LR05 HPV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HPV is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 HPV?
- The MOT on LR05 HPV is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 HPV done?
- LR05 HPV was recorded at 191,336 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 7,499 miles a year.
- Has LR05 HPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 HPV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR05 HPV 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 HPV find?
- LR05 HPV passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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