
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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)
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.
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)
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass142,851 miles (+23,108)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 142,851 miles
- Test number
- 218726372826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,743 miles (+19,657)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 119,743 miles
- Test number
- 598843898310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,086 miles (+15,195)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 100,086 miles
- Test number
- 657859231154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,891 miles (+17,254)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 84,891 miles
- Test number
- 166557005472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,637 miles (+15,670)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,637 miles
- Test number
- 176532904049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,967 miles (+14,094)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 51,967 miles
- Test number
- 718608403001
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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