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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR53 TFZMOT history

LR53 TFZ is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

LR53 TFZ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
100,647 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TFZ
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TFZ was last recorded at 100,647 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,422 miles · 25 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
4,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,647 miles
  • 2021 – 100,422 miles
  • 2019 – 100,036 miles
  • 2018 – 96,901 miles
  • 2017 – 94,692 miles
  • 2016 – 86,783 miles
  • 2014 – 82,565 miles
  • 2013 – 76,471 miles
  • 2012 – 68,750 miles
  • 2011 – 62,010 miles
  • 2010 – 55,602 miles
  • 2009 – 48,182 miles
  • 2008 – 39,639 miles
  • 2007 – 31,794 miles
  • 2006 – 23,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,647 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    658214222594
    • 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail100,647 miles (+225)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    599208605965
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,422 miles
    Test number
    402523370262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail100,422 miles (+386)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,422 miles
    Test number
    639444317300
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    765268454731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail100,036 miles (+3,135)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    722579554796
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,901 miles (+2,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,901 miles
    Test number
    298227001836
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass94,692 miles (+7,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    743216277197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass86,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,783 miles
    Test number
    254838441085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail86,783 miles (+4,218)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,783 miles
    Test number
    556661129252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass82,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,565 miles
    Test number
    779321804353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,565 miles (+9,094)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    489781004300
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass76,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    528144103329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail76,471 miles (+7,721)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    665553203380
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass68,750 miles (+6,740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    807646702392
    • 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)
    • NoteCentr rear seat belt fastener housing broken

  16. Pass62,010 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    499885001408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,602 miles (+7,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    333719490423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass48,182 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    613120419360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,181 miles (+8,542)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    262678909308
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,639 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    691605598243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,420 miles (+7,626)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,420 miles
    Test number
    661493688281
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Fail31,794 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    213115277285
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,794 miles (+8,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    424945477253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,755 miles
    Test number
    240079726269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TFZ

Does LR53 TFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TFZ expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TFZ?
The MOT on LR53 TFZ expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TFZ done?
LR53 TFZ was recorded at 100,647 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
Has LR53 TFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TFZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 TFZ 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 TFZ find?
LR53 TFZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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