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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LR08 HKUMOT history

LR08 HKU is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,196 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HKU was last recorded at 124,196 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,590 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,196 miles
  • 2024 – 123,590 miles
  • 2023 – 121,999 miles
  • 2022 – 117,604 miles
  • 2021 – 108,662 miles
  • 2019 – 100,613 miles
  • 2018 – 94,649 miles
  • 2017 – 83,935 miles
  • 2016 – 77,293 miles
  • 2015 – 69,673 miles
  • 2014 – 61,516 miles
  • 2013 – 52,446 miles
  • 2012 – 44,719 miles
  • 2011 – 37,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,196 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both just clear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,196 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,196 miles
    Test number
    105177635502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,590 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,590 miles
    Test number
    509622049494
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both just clear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail123,590 miles (+1,591)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,590 miles
    Test number
    652937257503
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both just clear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass121,999 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    995985155914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,465 miles (+3,861)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    106139178710
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper linkage/mechanism worn
  6. Pass117,604 miles (+8,942)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,604 miles
    Test number
    763194548133
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass108,662 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,662 miles
    Test number
    297647514872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,586 miles (+7,973)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    525625643673
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass100,613 miles (+5,964)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    780417572252
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass94,649 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,649 miles
    Test number
    806075337698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,935 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,935 miles
    Test number
    553270932491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,293 miles (+7,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    216287870193
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass69,673 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,673 miles
    Test number
    779954155011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,516 miles (+9,070)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    927857854083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,446 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,446 miles
    Test number
    736043953000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    855957862023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,719 miles (+7,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    118117862072
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  18. Pass37,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    729021761038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HKU

Does LR08 HKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HKU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HKU?
The MOT on LR08 HKU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HKU done?
LR08 HKU was recorded at 124,196 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has LR08 HKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HKU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 HKU 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 LR08 HKU find?
LR08 HKU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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