BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
LR08 MPYMOT history
LR08 MPY is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 163,009 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MPY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MPY was last recorded at 163,009 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 2,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,573 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,436 miles
- Average per year
- 8,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,009 miles
- 2024 – 160,573 miles
- 2023 – 156,362 miles
- 2022 – 152,276 miles
- 2021 – 148,449 miles
- 2020 – 144,752 miles
- 2019 – 138,219 miles
- 2018 – 126,873 miles
- 2017 – 117,738 miles
- 2016 – 106,791 miles
- 2015 – 96,010 miles
- 2014 – 87,798 miles
- 2013 – 70,056 miles
- 2012 – 49,229 miles
- 2011 – 29,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,009 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,009 miles (+2,436)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 163,009 miles
- Test number
- 657617862271
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,573 miles (+4,211)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 160,573 miles
- Test number
- 600166623150
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,362 miles (+4,086)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 156,362 miles
- Test number
- 420718863209
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,276 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 152,276 miles
- Test number
- 302879531053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,271 miles (+3,822)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,271 miles
- Test number
- 966160070971
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,449 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 148,449 miles
- Test number
- 430045538589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail148,444 miles (+3,692)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,444 miles
- Test number
- 119759838216
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass144,752 miles (+6,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,752 miles
- Test number
- 579347010028
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass138,219 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,219 miles
- Test number
- 192349946579
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail138,219 miles (+11,346)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,219 miles
- Test number
- 360310548316
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass126,873 miles (+9,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 126,873 miles
- Test number
- 287173020019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,738 miles (+10,947)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 117,738 miles
- Test number
- 702344060220
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass106,791 miles (+10,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 106,791 miles
- Test number
- 896117779737
- AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
Pass96,010 miles (+8,212)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 96,010 miles
- Test number
- 138537615047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,798 miles (+17,742)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 87,798 miles
- Test number
- 698187014086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,056 miles (+20,827)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,056 miles
- Test number
- 209345413089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,229 miles (+19,261)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 49,229 miles
- Test number
- 676446202030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,968 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,968 miles
- Test number
- 715281411053
- NoteCorrosion on inner face of front discs-not excessive
Fail29,967 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,967 miles
- Test number
- 126137201078
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion on inner face of front discs-not excessive
Questions about LR08 MPY
- Does LR08 MPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MPY is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MPY?
- The MOT on LR08 MPY is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 MPY done?
- LR08 MPY was recorded at 163,009 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,910 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MPY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MPY 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 MPY find?
- LR08 MPY passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.
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