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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR05 NTEMOT history

LR05 NTE is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 232,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

LR05 NTE blue 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 30 Jan 2023
Mileage
232,414 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NTE was last recorded at 232,414 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 9,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,422 miles · 25 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,992 miles
Average per year
13,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 232,414 miles
  • 2021 – 222,422 miles
  • 2019 – 215,005 miles
  • 2018 – 204,858 miles
  • 2017 – 198,316 miles
  • 2016 – 185,109 miles
  • 2015 – 169,378 miles
  • 2014 – 153,748 miles
  • 2013 – 132,365 miles
  • 2012 – 112,334 miles
  • 2011 – 92,586 miles
  • 2010 – 76,411 miles
  • 2009 – 61,232 miles
  • 2008 – 47,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,414 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,414 miles (+9,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    232,414 miles
    Test number
    672458804369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass222,422 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    222,422 miles
    Test number
    234375870649
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake rachet worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undercovers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail222,422 miles (+7,417)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,422 miles
    Test number
    867121953712
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake rachet worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undercovers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass215,005 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,005 miles
    Test number
    536078922949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,858 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    204,858 miles
    Test number
    124658873514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    198,316 miles
    Test number
    686453319128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,316 miles (+13,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,316 miles
    Test number
    199465872434
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass185,109 miles (+15,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    185,109 miles
    Test number
    986593772897
    • 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)
  9. Pass169,378 miles (+15,630)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    169,378 miles
    Test number
    437918705206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,748 miles (+21,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,748 miles
    Test number
    226752004271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass132,365 miles (+20,031)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,365 miles
    Test number
    176162393112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass112,334 miles (+19,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,334 miles
    Test number
    556883492048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,586 miles
    Test number
    197124391492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,586 miles (+16,175)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,586 miles
    Test number
    249194891078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass76,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    770348260087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,411 miles (+15,179)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    430327760011
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass61,232 miles (+13,457)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,232 miles
    Test number
    812141169047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn 2/5/3mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn 3/4/3mm
    • NoteSlight smearing of front wiper blades
  18. Pass47,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    503550288088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NTE

Does LR05 NTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 NTE expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NTE?
The MOT on LR05 NTE expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 NTE done?
LR05 NTE was recorded at 232,414 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 13,315 miles a year.
Has LR05 NTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NTE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 NTE 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 NTE find?
LR05 NTE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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