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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LR08 HXVMOT history

LR08 HXV is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 219,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

LR08 HXV grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
219,664 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HXV was last recorded at 219,664 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 14,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,466 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
14,198 miles
Average per year
15,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,664 miles
  • 2022 – 205,466 miles
  • 2021 – 189,469 miles
  • 2020 – 176,918 miles
  • 2018 – 161,633 miles
  • 2017 – 119,743 miles
  • 2016 – 100,086 miles
  • 2015 – 84,891 miles
  • 2014 – 67,637 miles
  • 2013 – 51,967 miles
  • 2012 – 37,873 miles
  • 2011 – 29,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,664 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Halo bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges are right on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is right on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,664 miles (+14,198)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    219,664 miles
    Test number
    910056254020
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Halo bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges are right on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is right on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass205,466 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    205,466 miles
    Test number
    472875951365
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  3. Fail205,464 miles (+15,995)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,464 miles
    Test number
    167107119724
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  4. Pass189,469 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    189,469 miles
    Test number
    474772251290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail189,434 miles (+12,516)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,434 miles
    Test number
    535369442935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Halo bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass176,918 miles (+15,285)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,918 miles
    Test number
    791190755363
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass161,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,633 miles
    Test number
    296490045278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail161,633 miles (+18,782)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,633 miles
    Test number
    244296561801
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass142,851 miles (+23,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,851 miles
    Test number
    218726372826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,743 miles (+19,657)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,743 miles
    Test number
    598843898310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,086 miles (+15,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,086 miles
    Test number
    657859231154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,891 miles (+17,254)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,891 miles
    Test number
    166557005472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,637 miles (+15,670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,637 miles
    Test number
    176532904049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,967 miles (+14,094)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    718608403001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,873 miles (+8,147)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    567650522042
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass29,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    247546061021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HXV

Does LR08 HXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HXV expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HXV?
The MOT on LR08 HXV expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HXV done?
LR08 HXV was recorded at 219,664 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 15,970 miles a year.
Has LR08 HXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HXV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 HXV 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 HXV find?
LR08 HXV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning halo bulb; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges are right on the legal limit, and 8 more.

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