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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LR54 FRUMOT history

LR54 FRU is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
186,615 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 FRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 FRU was last recorded at 186,615 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,546 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
8,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,615 miles
  • 2023 – 184,250 miles
  • 2019 – 181,321 miles
  • 2018 – 165,248 miles
  • 2017 – 159,457 miles
  • 2016 – 150,128 miles
  • 2015 – 142,568 miles
  • 2014 – 132,058 miles
  • 2013 – 125,123 miles
  • 2012 – 113,948 miles
  • 2011 – 101,987 miles
  • 2010 – 91,909 miles
  • 2009 – 79,698 miles
  • 2008 – 68,599 miles
  • 2007 – 52,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,615 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,615 miles (+69)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,615 miles
    Test number
    419523707787
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail186,546 miles (+2,296)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,546 miles
    Test number
    516348906273
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass184,250 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    184,250 miles
    Test number
    478062352436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail184,239 miles (+2,918)3 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,239 miles
    Test number
    177588787336
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass181,321 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,321 miles
    Test number
    448209090400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail181,321 miles (+16,073)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,321 miles
    Test number
    199836360515
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass165,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    165,248 miles
    Test number
    354348175338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp deteriorated, light output not reduced
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail165,248 miles (+5,791)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,248 miles
    Test number
    138713580675
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp deteriorated, light output not reduced
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass159,457 miles (+9,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    159,457 miles
    Test number
    245736400612
    • AdvisoryCentre brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear fog light does not work

  10. Pass150,128 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,128 miles
    Test number
    587771193671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,568 miles (+10,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,568 miles
    Test number
    291182837810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,058 miles (+6,935)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,058 miles
    Test number
    166502084242
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass125,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    765389783264
    • 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)

  14. Fail125,123 miles (+11,175)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    317453683255
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  15. Pass113,948 miles (+11,961)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    368361792267
    • NoteNsf inner wheel rim dented/buckled
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushs
    • NoteSlight play in nsf rear bottom ball joint
    • NoteSmall crack in windscreen

  16. Pass101,987 miles (+10,078)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    437839351212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,909 miles (+12,211)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,909 miles
    Test number
    844025090291
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a shallow cut around the circumferance of the tread.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.
    • NoteRear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

  18. Pass79,698 miles (+11,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,698 miles
    Test number
    582387199271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,599 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    174612028304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear footbrake uneven (nsr lower reading than osr)

  20. Pass68,599 miles (+16,095)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    330412028395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear footbrake uneven (nsr lower reading than osr)

  21. Pass52,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,504 miles
    Test number
    374893967408
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR54 FRU

Does LR54 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 FRU expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 FRU?
The MOT on LR54 FRU expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 FRU done?
LR54 FRU was recorded at 186,615 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 8,079 miles a year.
Has LR54 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 FRU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 FRU 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 LR54 FRU find?
LR54 FRU passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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