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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LR54 LUZMOT history

LR54 LUZ is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

LR54 LUZ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
145,304 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LUZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LUZ was last recorded at 145,304 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,079 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
8,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 145,304 miles
  • 2020 – 134,004 miles
  • 2019 – 127,182 miles
  • 2018 – 121,158 miles
  • 2017 – 110,146 miles
  • 2016 – 97,304 miles
  • 2015 – 81,855 miles
  • 2013 – 73,287 miles
  • 2012 – 64,720 miles
  • 2011 – 59,625 miles
  • 2010 – 52,662 miles
  • 2009 – 43,237 miles
  • 2008 – 32,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,304 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,304 miles (+225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,304 miles
    Test number
    713669097468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail145,079 miles (+11,075)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,079 miles
    Test number
    424895704922
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,004 miles (+6,822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,004 miles
    Test number
    638166223939
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,182 miles
    Test number
    303516144814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,180 miles (+6,022)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    168807767842
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,158 miles (+11,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    424585905936
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  7. Pass110,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    379846872260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail110,146 miles (+12,842)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    365229929652
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass97,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    496331616874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail97,304 miles (+15,449)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    175210502988
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass81,855 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    116221720271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,256 miles (+175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    555993625030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail79,081 miles (+5,794)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    278706415059
    • 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 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass73,287 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    308050043368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,504 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    756570653064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,720 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    175511462013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,717 miles (+5,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    636879152049
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass59,625 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    866800441094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,662 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,662 miles
    Test number
    954167840002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,237 miles (+11,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,237 miles
    Test number
    912658059023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass32,191 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,191 miles
    Test number
    512499048017
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres are worn to almost slick on the edges

Questions about LR54 LUZ

Does LR54 LUZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LUZ expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LUZ?
The MOT on LR54 LUZ expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LUZ done?
LR54 LUZ was recorded at 145,304 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 8,204 miles a year.
Has LR54 LUZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LUZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR54 LUZ 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 LUZ find?
LR54 LUZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm, and 1 more.

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