BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc
LR08 HWAMOT history
LR08 HWA is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 96,969 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HWA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 HWA was last recorded at 96,969 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 9,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,819 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,150 miles
- Average per year
- 5,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,969 miles
- 2025 – 87,819 miles
- 2024 – 78,436 miles
- 2023 – 68,796 miles
- 2022 – 58,472 miles
- 2021 – 49,284 miles
- 2020 – 43,783 miles
- 2019 – 40,128 miles
- 2018 – 38,833 miles
- 2017 – 36,949 miles
- 2016 – 34,762 miles
- 2015 – 31,177 miles
- 2014 – 28,614 miles
- 2013 – 25,328 miles
- 2012 – 21,067 miles
- 2011 – 17,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,969 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets poor
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 worn heavily on inner edge 245/40 18 run flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 245/40 18 run flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge 245/40 18 run flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 245/40 18 run flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,969 miles (+9,150)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 96,969 miles
- Test number
- 652604181250
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets poor
Pass87,819 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 87,819 miles
- Test number
- 524767927148
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail87,819 miles (+9,383)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,819 miles
- Test number
- 897867886988
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,436 miles (+9,640)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 78,436 miles
- Test number
- 257850811535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,796 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 68,796 miles
- Test number
- 988924230924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,794 miles (+10,322)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,794 miles
- Test number
- 414523485521
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 245/40 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,472 miles (+9,188)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 58,472 miles
- Test number
- 800149785909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,284 miles (+5,501)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 49,284 miles
- Test number
- 623662054734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,783 miles (+3,655)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 43,783 miles
- Test number
- 506624826157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 40,128 miles
- Test number
- 735118620252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,128 miles (+1,295)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,128 miles
- Test number
- 308638988641
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass38,833 miles (+1,884)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 38,833 miles
- Test number
- 855635352512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,949 miles (+2,187)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 36,949 miles
- Test number
- 386299991569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,762 miles (+3,585)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,762 miles
- Test number
- 233478140695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,177 miles (+2,563)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 31,177 miles
- Test number
- 738449985078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,614 miles (+3,286)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 28,614 miles
- Test number
- 969410794069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 25,328 miles
- Test number
- 626416883033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,328 miles (+4,261)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,328 miles
- Test number
- 537096083043
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,067 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 21,067 miles
- Test number
- 197045472067
- 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)
Pass17,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 17,615 miles
- Test number
- 126541781496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 HWA
- Does LR08 HWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HWA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HWA?
- The MOT on LR08 HWA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 HWA done?
- LR08 HWA was recorded at 96,969 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HWA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HWA 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 HWA find?
- LR08 HWA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 8 more.
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