BMW 525
Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc
LR08 HWFMOT history
LR08 HWF is a bronze diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 257,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 257,262 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 14,868 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HWF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 HWF was last recorded at 257,262 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 257,262 miles · 15 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 14,868 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 257,262 miles
- 2023 – 247,337 miles
- 2022 – 230,194 miles
- 2020 – 195,937 miles
- 2019 – 164,617 miles
- 2018 – 130,553 miles
- 2017 – 119,639 miles
- 2016 – 108,682 miles
- 2015 – 101,469 miles
- 2014 – 92,660 miles
- 2013 – 83,664 miles
- 2012 – 72,111 miles
- 2011 – 62,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass257,262 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHeavly Mudded UnderneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Under tray fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,262 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 257,262 miles
- Test number
- 351592932290
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavly Mudded Underneath
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail257,262 miles (+9,925)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,262 miles
- Test number
- 356124024854
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavly Mudded Underneath
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass247,337 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 247,337 miles
- Test number
- 291937636332
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail247,337 miles (+17,143)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,337 miles
- Test number
- 789361510897
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass230,194 miles (+34,257)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 230,194 miles
- Test number
- 345276001855
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing.
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass195,937 miles (+31,320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 195,937 miles
- Test number
- 439549604248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted,o/s/f/jacking point missing.
Pass164,617 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 164,617 miles
- Test number
- 646131411139
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted .oil leak
Fail164,616 miles (+34,063)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,616 miles
- Test number
- 168349309672
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted .oil leak
Pass130,553 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 130,553 miles
- Test number
- 782114163085
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Fail130,553 miles (+10,914)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,553 miles
- Test number
- 152630307706
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Pass119,639 miles (+10,957)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 119,639 miles
- Test number
- 876577026675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,682 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 108,682 miles
- Test number
- 394996332677
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge.
Fail108,657 miles (+7,188)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,657 miles
- Test number
- 730656619423
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge.
Pass101,469 miles (+8,809)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 101,469 miles
- Test number
- 748770025165
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteLong hand brake travel
Pass92,660 miles (+192)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 92,660 miles
- Test number
- 567929104106
- NoteO/s/r outer sidelight not working
Fail92,468 miles (+8,804)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,468 miles
- Test number
- 135740904106
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/r outer sidelight not working
Pass83,664 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 83,664 miles
- Test number
- 285978723443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,328 miles (+11,217)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,328 miles
- Test number
- 927905013165
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Note3 bulbs not working in centre stop light
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions too clean to test
- NoteO/s/r outer side light not working
Pass72,111 miles (+9,349)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,111 miles
- Test number
- 467007032098
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres wearing low
Pass62,762 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,762 miles
- Test number
- 105109441449
- NoteNsf rim slight buckle
- NoteOsr rim buckled bad
Questions about LR08 HWF
- Does LR08 HWF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 HWF expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HWF?
- The MOT on LR08 HWF expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 HWF done?
- LR08 HWF was recorded at 257,262 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 14,868 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HWF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HWF 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 HWF find?
- LR08 HWF passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; heavly mudded underneath; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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