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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

LR10 LYYMOT history

LR10 LYY is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 6 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 193,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LR10 LYY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
193,349 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR10 LYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR10 LYY was last recorded at 193,349 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 18,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,559 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
18,790 miles
Average per year
13,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,349 miles
  • 2024 – 174,559 miles
  • 2023 – 156,854 miles
  • 2022 – 138,699 miles
  • 2021 – 118,833 miles
  • 2019 – 106,401 miles
  • 2018 – 83,994 miles
  • 2017 – 73,595 miles
  • 2016 – 61,240 miles
  • 2015 – 49,637 miles
  • 2014 – 34,922 miles
  • 2013 – 27,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damage
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,349 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,349 miles
    Test number
    855922949076
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail193,349 miles (+18,790)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,349 miles
    Test number
    824688298265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass174,559 miles (+17,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,559 miles
    Test number
    646378030663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass156,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,854 miles
    Test number
    139843525747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,854 miles (+18,155)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,854 miles
    Test number
    459806500045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass138,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,699 miles
    Test number
    235414346226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,699 miles (+19,866)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,699 miles
    Test number
    551360362788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass118,833 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    991395206561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,829 miles (+12,428)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    192596090966
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  10. Pass106,401 miles (+22,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,401 miles
    Test number
    672608528448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass83,994 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    860381692296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,759 miles (+10,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    306842877652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass73,595 miles (+12,355)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    759752758791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,240 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    511059168916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,637 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    135228465440
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass49,637 miles (+14,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    147008865414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,922 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    107286934431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,876 miles
    Test number
    949858773051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR10 LYY

Does LR10 LYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR10 LYY expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR10 LYY?
The MOT on LR10 LYY expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR10 LYY done?
LR10 LYY was recorded at 193,349 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 13,225 miles a year.
Has LR10 LYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR10 LYY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR10 LYY 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 LR10 LYY find?
LR10 LYY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear light lens damage, and 1 more.

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