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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR05 YLZMOT history

LR05 YLZ is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 208,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

LR05 YLZ 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 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
208,629 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YLZ
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
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YLZ was last recorded at 208,629 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 11,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,487 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11,142 miles
Average per year
9,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,629 miles
  • 2022 – 197,487 miles
  • 2021 – 188,412 miles
  • 2020 – 181,059 miles
  • 2019 – 178,879 miles
  • 2018 – 174,134 miles
  • 2017 – 160,352 miles
  • 2016 – 144,329 miles
  • 2015 – 129,050 miles
  • 2014 – 106,035 miles
  • 2013 – 92,670 miles
  • 2012 – 87,000 miles
  • 2011 – 80,678 miles
  • 2010 – 78,414 miles
  • 2009 – 73,611 miles
  • 2008 – 65,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,629 miles (+11,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    208,629 miles
    Test number
    722153334495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass197,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    197,487 miles
    Test number
    738782850019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail197,460 miles (+9,048)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,460 miles
    Test number
    213718867924
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,412 miles (+7,353)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    188,412 miles
    Test number
    290942434113
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both rears damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,059 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    181,059 miles
    Test number
    523411559355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,879 miles
    Test number
    899370557461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail178,879 miles (+4,745)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,879 miles
    Test number
    312369891510
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass174,134 miles (+13,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,134 miles
    Test number
    265820519275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OFF-SIDE REAR BRAKE CALLIPER CLIP MISSING!
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass160,352 miles (+16,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,352 miles
    Test number
    647370685105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  10. Pass144,329 miles (+15,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,329 miles
    Test number
    881859527456
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

  11. Pass129,050 miles (+23,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    947472215267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass106,035 miles (+13,365)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,035 miles
    Test number
    199058714206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,670 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    205580793434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,000 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    399572802265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,678 miles (+2,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    277566311226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,414 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    901637910260
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail78,404 miles (+4,793)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    181726310285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass73,611 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    880836719277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail73,609 miles (+8,230)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    251852319271
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass65,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    631811898142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YLZ

Does LR05 YLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YLZ expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YLZ?
The MOT on LR05 YLZ expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YLZ done?
LR05 YLZ was recorded at 208,629 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 9,410 miles a year.
Has LR05 YLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YLZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 YLZ 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 YLZ find?
LR05 YLZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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