BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LR54 EPAMOT history
LR54 EPA is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2025
- Mileage
- 166,354 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 EPA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 EPA was last recorded at 166,354 miles on 13 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Sept 2014: 112,327 miles, lower than 140,894 miles on 16 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 166,353 miles · 18 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 166,354 miles
- 2023 – 162,977 miles
- 2022 – 157,602 miles
- 2021 – 150,717 miles
- 2020 – 146,394 miles
- 2019 – 143,026 miles
- 2018 – 138,690 miles
- 2017 – 136,604 miles
- 2016 – 133,420 miles
- 2015 – 128,765 miles
- 2014 – 112,327 miles
- 2013 – 140,894 miles
- 2012 – 136,849 miles
- 2011 – 131,984 miles
- 2010 – 127,332 miles
- 2009 – 122,581 miles
- 2008 – 112,663 miles
- 2007 – 83,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,354 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,354 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 166,354 miles
- Test number
- 650846456936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail166,353 miles (+3,376)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,353 miles
- Test number
- 176517937743
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,977 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 162,977 miles
- Test number
- 501387946935
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail162,976 miles (+5,374)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,976 miles
- Test number
- 216715363873
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass157,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 157,602 miles
- Test number
- 693111158557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,602 miles (+6,885)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,602 miles
- Test number
- 723231168575
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,717 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 150,717 miles
- Test number
- 749321995654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail150,716 miles (+4,322)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,716 miles
- Test number
- 180512358449
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,394 miles (+261)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 146,394 miles
- Test number
- 402258597990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,133 miles (+3,107)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 146,133 miles
- Test number
- 996349750158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,026 miles (+4,336)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 143,026 miles
- Test number
- 759152696433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,690 miles (+2,086)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 138,690 miles
- Test number
- 725884397508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,604 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 136,604 miles
- Test number
- 312676991217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail136,580 miles (+3,160)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,580 miles
- Test number
- 582895190858
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass133,420 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 133,420 miles
- Test number
- 786499817016
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass128,765 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 128,765 miles
- Test number
- 247076275149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,725 miles (+16,398)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,725 miles
- Test number
- 677454175107
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass112,327 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 112,327 miles
- Test number
- 697836354272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteFront headlamps x 2 lence misty
Fail112,327 miles (-28,567)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,327 miles
- Test number
- 786935954299
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront headlamps x 2 lence misty
Pass140,894 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 140,894 miles
- Test number
- 739199053273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,849 miles (+4,865)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 136,849 miles
- Test number
- 126903462252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,984 miles (+4,652)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 131,984 miles
- Test number
- 537038631233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,332 miles (+4,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 127,332 miles
- Test number
- 644810630257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,581 miles (+9,918)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 122,581 miles
- Test number
- 334657859477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,663 miles (+29,164)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 112,663 miles
- Test number
- 372726458284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,499 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 83,499 miles
- Test number
- 914603257276
- NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge
Questions about LR54 EPA
- Does LR54 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR54 EPA expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 EPA?
- The MOT on LR54 EPA expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR54 EPA done?
- LR54 EPA was recorded at 166,354 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
- Has LR54 EPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 EPA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR54 EPA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR54 EPA find?
- LR54 EPA passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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