BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LR53 NWDMOT history
LR53 NWD is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,083 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 135,083 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,566 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 NWD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 NWD was last recorded at 135,083 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 6,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,040 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,043 miles
- Average per year
- 6,566 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,083 miles
- 2025 – 129,040 miles
- 2024 – 125,510 miles
- 2023 – 119,959 miles
- 2022 – 114,201 miles
- 2021 – 108,257 miles
- 2020 – 103,790 miles
- 2019 – 93,674 miles
- 2018 – 85,716 miles
- 2017 – 77,065 miles
- 2016 – 67,394 miles
- 2015 – 58,537 miles
- 2014 – 48,476 miles
- 2013 – 48,121 miles
- 2012 – 37,254 miles
- 2011 – 29,047 miles
- 2010 – 24,301 miles
- 2009 – 18,044 miles
- 2008 – 14,000 miles
- 2007 – 9,137 miles
- 2006 – 8,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,083 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp mounting broken
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,083 miles (+6,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 135,083 miles
- Test number
- 800249092091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp mounting broken
Pass129,040 miles (+3,530)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 129,040 miles
- Test number
- 348969867491
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,510 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,510 miles
- Test number
- 238907966772
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,959 miles (+5,758)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 119,959 miles
- Test number
- 910082340452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,201 miles (+84)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 114,201 miles
- Test number
- 570750719610
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,117 miles (+5,860)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,117 miles
- Test number
- 104657929311
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,257 miles (+4,467)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,257 miles
- Test number
- 905783477664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps clouded
Pass103,790 miles (+10,116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,790 miles
- Test number
- 385993505528
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,674 miles (+7,958)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 93,674 miles
- Test number
- 527931888977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,716 miles (+8,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,716 miles
- Test number
- 287918610150
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,065 miles (+9,671)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 77,065 miles
- Test number
- 219547101125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,394 miles (+8,857)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,394 miles
- Test number
- 591932088647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,537 miles (+10,061)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 58,537 miles
- Test number
- 106853625440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,476 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 48,476 miles
- Test number
- 918567324089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,121 miles (+10,867)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,121 miles
- Test number
- 507472263338
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass37,254 miles (+8,207)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 37,254 miles
- Test number
- 389422382227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,047 miles (+4,742)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 29,047 miles
- Test number
- 405010851367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,305 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 24,305 miles
- Test number
- 175688001448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,301 miles (+6,257)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,301 miles
- Test number
- 441034240372
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass18,044 miles (+4,044)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 18,044 miles
- Test number
- 271485859485
- NoteF/n/s tyre curbed
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteR/o/s 70% worn and nail in tread
Fail14,000 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,000 miles
- Test number
- 254567158168
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteF/n/s jacking ruber missing
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass14,000 miles (+4,863)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 14,000 miles
- Test number
- 643427258115
- NoteF/n/s jacking ruber missing
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass9,137 miles (+1,071)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 9,137 miles
- Test number
- 193938957109
- NoteLarge sump/subframe and side covers fitted under vehicle
Pass8,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 8,066 miles
- Test number
- 324457676482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 NWD
- Does LR53 NWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 NWD is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 NWD?
- The MOT on LR53 NWD is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 NWD done?
- LR53 NWD was recorded at 135,083 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 6,566 miles a year.
- Has LR53 NWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 NWD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR53 NWD 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 NWD find?
- LR53 NWD passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low; nearside headlamp mounting broken.
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