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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR05 MHKMOT history

LR05 MHK is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

LR05 MHK grey 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 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
156,844 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MHK was last recorded at 156,844 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 16,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,028 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
16,816 miles
Average per year
8,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,844 miles
  • 2023 – 140,028 miles
  • 2022 – 120,698 miles
  • 2021 – 104,267 miles
  • 2020 – 82,016 miles
  • 2019 – 58,547 miles
  • 2018 – 47,995 miles
  • 2017 – 43,754 miles
  • 2016 – 41,981 miles
  • 2015 – 39,899 miles
  • 2014 – 39,061 miles
  • 2013 – 37,100 miles
  • 2012 – 35,200 miles
  • 2011 – 29,777 miles
  • 2010 – 24,058 miles
  • 2009 – 19,515 miles
  • 2008 – 15,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,844 miles
    Test number
    540376112959
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail156,844 miles (+16,816)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,844 miles
    Test number
    585712225861
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass140,028 miles (+575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    644306649633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

  4. Fail139,453 miles (+18,755)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,453 miles
    Test number
    817944803888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass120,698 miles (+16,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,698 miles
    Test number
    193077149638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,267 miles (+22,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    397638578332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm on outer edge, worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  7. Pass82,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    459165631545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,016 miles (+23,469)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    165252290941
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,547 miles (+10,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    100802018712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts.

  10. Pass47,995 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,995 miles
    Test number
    615180427734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,754 miles (+1,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    643155269533
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass41,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    358462176411
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in-between treads- also has slight cuts -not deep to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail41,981 miles (+2,082)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    407643034478
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in-between treads- also has slight cuts -not deep to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass39,899 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    917719175052
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracked inbetween treads

  15. Fail39,899 miles (+838)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    746689175034
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracked inbetween treads

  16. Pass39,061 miles (+1,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    165285054484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,100 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    545276433003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,200 miles (+5,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,200 miles
    Test number
    879164402034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass29,777 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,777 miles
    Test number
    106021361039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,058 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,058 miles
    Test number
    430831680070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,515 miles (+4,218)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,515 miles
    Test number
    550762069022
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass15,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,297 miles
    Test number
    494502878085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MHK

Does LR05 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MHK expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MHK?
The MOT on LR05 MHK expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MHK done?
LR05 MHK was recorded at 156,844 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 8,676 miles a year.
Has LR05 MHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MHK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 MHK 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 MHK find?
LR05 MHK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to hose.

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