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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LR54 XGYMOT history

LR54 XGY is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

LR54 XGY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
96,574 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XGY was last recorded at 96,574 miles on 23 May 2026, 1,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,163 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,411 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,574 miles
  • 2025 – 95,163 miles
  • 2024 – 94,521 miles
  • 2023 – 93,771 miles
  • 2022 – 93,337 miles
  • 2021 – 92,507 miles
  • 2020 – 92,402 miles
  • 2019 – 91,061 miles
  • 2018 – 88,155 miles
  • 2017 – 86,857 miles
  • 2016 – 84,577 miles
  • 2015 – 79,917 miles
  • 2014 – 74,831 miles
  • 2013 – 71,600 miles
  • 2012 – 68,576 miles
  • 2011 – 58,506 miles
  • 2010 – 47,781 miles
  • 2009 – 40,193 miles
  • 2007 – 25,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,574 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,574 miles (+1,411)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    517268513916
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,163 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    699362070363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Blocked By Under Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,521 miles (+750)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,521 miles
    Test number
    701366042207
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water In Head Light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,771 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    243905752418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,768 miles (+431)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    516270465978
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,337 miles (+830)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,337 miles
    Test number
    217070178092
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,507 miles (+105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    897903054096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,402 miles (+1,341)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    801566758934
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,061 miles (+2,906)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    978143606705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    687325035870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,155 miles (+1,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    936360963678
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass86,857 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,857 miles
    Test number
    155537859455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,577 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,577 miles
    Test number
    105094065181
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass79,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    176985165602
    • AdvisoryEML warning light staying ON; front tyres worn on the shoulders; front wipers smearing

  15. Fail79,917 miles (+5,086)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    919297273322
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEML warning light staying ON; front tyres worn on the shoulders; front wipers smearing

  16. Pass74,831 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    359629054234
    • DangerousOil leak

  17. Fail74,831 miles (+3,231)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    956959354234
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFront Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass71,600 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    765048843294
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre - cut on the tread
    • NoteNsf tyre - cuts on the tread

  19. Fail71,600 miles (+3,024)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    489087643258
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre - cut on the tread
    • NoteNsf tyre - cuts on the tread

  20. Pass68,576 miles (+10,070)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    498200072288
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass58,506 miles (+10,725)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    636897431173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,781 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    664428230119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,193 miles (+14,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,193 miles
    Test number
    953193159106
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass25,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    274610397245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XGY

Does LR54 XGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XGY is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XGY?
The MOT on LR54 XGY is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XGY done?
LR54 XGY was recorded at 96,574 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has LR54 XGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XGY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 XGY 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 XGY find?
LR54 XGY passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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