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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR05 VPEMOT history

LR05 VPE is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2024.

LR05 VPE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2025
Mileage
153,473 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VPE was last recorded at 153,473 miles on 24 Dec 2024, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,195 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
8,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,473 miles
  • 2023 – 150,476 miles
  • 2022 – 128,211 miles
  • 2021 – 113,534 miles
  • 2020 – 96,798 miles
  • 2019 – 71,382 miles
  • 2018 – 52,212 miles
  • 2017 – 46,035 miles
  • 2016 – 42,347 miles
  • 2015 – 37,869 miles
  • 2014 – 34,271 miles
  • 2013 – 30,843 miles
  • 2012 – 27,253 miles
  • 2011 – 23,494 miles
  • 2010 – 19,627 miles
  • 2009 – 15,296 miles
  • 2008 – 12,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,473 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Strong smell of oil burn (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiters appear to have been coatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiters appear to have been coatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,473 miles (+278)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,473 miles
    Test number
    102594056110
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Strong smell of oil burn (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiters appear to have been coated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiters appear to have been coated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,195 miles (+2,719)1 dangerous5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,195 miles
    Test number
    171678018649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Strong smell of oil burn (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiters appear to have been coated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiters appear to have been coated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,476 miles (+22,265)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,476 miles
    Test number
    505015446118
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,211 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,211 miles
    Test number
    429776641804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail128,209 miles (+14,675)11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,209 miles
    Test number
    318372324865
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing catch (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid light on

  6. Pass113,534 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,534 miles
    Test number
    338456538867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,244 miles (+16,446)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,244 miles
    Test number
    925486237996
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,798 miles
    Test number
    684331102334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail96,790 miles (+25,408)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    981447065484
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass71,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    182571719296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail71,382 miles (+19,170)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    467167474358
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal fragments in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass52,212 miles (+6,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    407013478442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass46,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    838381186466
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail46,035 miles (+3,688)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    419733743957
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass42,347 miles (+4,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    534201839726
    • AdvisoryEngine cover&under trays fitted

  16. Pass37,869 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    428836175048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,271 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,271 miles
    Test number
    569119474059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,843 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    428534473044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    369611182052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,253 miles (+3,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    737711782016
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass23,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,494 miles
    Test number
    997740991041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,494 miles (+3,867)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,494 miles
    Test number
    697319081046
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass19,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    542753480024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,627 miles (+4,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    583543180074
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass15,296 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,296 miles
    Test number
    250668479005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,367 miles
    Test number
    750668878010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VPE

Does LR05 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VPE expired on 23 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VPE?
The MOT on LR05 VPE expired on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VPE done?
LR05 VPE was recorded at 153,473 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2024, an average of 8,415 miles a year.
Has LR05 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VPE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 VPE 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 VPE find?
LR05 VPE passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration strong smell of oil burn; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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