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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR53 FCLMOT history

LR53 FCL is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
146,063 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 FCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 FCL was last recorded at 146,063 miles on 12 Mar 2022, 6,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,011 miles · 17 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,052 miles
Average per year
7,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,063 miles
  • 2020 – 140,011 miles
  • 2019 – 135,385 miles
  • 2018 – 130,787 miles
  • 2017 – 125,117 miles
  • 2016 – 119,636 miles
  • 2015 – 111,652 miles
  • 2013 – 103,560 miles
  • 2012 – 92,681 miles
  • 2011 – 85,452 miles
  • 2010 – 79,953 miles
  • 2009 – 68,771 miles
  • 2008 – 57,483 miles
  • 2007 – 45,779 miles
  • 2006 – 34,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,063 miles (+6,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,063 miles
    Test number
    147297099619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass140,011 miles (+4,626)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    628395086427
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass135,385 miles (+4,598)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,385 miles
    Test number
    403681389802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass130,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,787 miles
    Test number
    697062792956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,787 miles (+5,670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,787 miles
    Test number
    804697104234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,117 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,117 miles
    Test number
    173793962492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,636 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,636 miles
    Test number
    129377295535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,652 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,652 miles
    Test number
    959313235073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,560 miles (+10,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    466876033382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass92,681 miles (+7,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    116560182235
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass85,452 miles (+5,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,452 miles
    Test number
    625134831274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass79,953 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    900178450264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,774 miles (+11,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    513693250280
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass68,771 miles (+11,288)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    134721159214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,483 miles (+11,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    342766368403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,779 miles (+11,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,779 miles
    Test number
    422351867266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass34,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    422652966264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 FCL

Does LR53 FCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 FCL expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 FCL?
The MOT on LR53 FCL expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 FCL done?
LR53 FCL was recorded at 146,063 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 7,213 miles a year.
Has LR53 FCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 FCL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LR53 FCL 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 LR53 FCL find?
LR53 FCL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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