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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LR54 XHFMOT history

LR54 XHF is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

LR54 XHF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
194,545 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XHF was last recorded at 194,545 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,545 miles · 14 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,545 miles
  • 2022 – 186,222 miles
  • 2021 – 186,192 miles
  • 2020 – 180,268 miles
  • 2019 – 175,460 miles
  • 2018 – 166,302 miles
  • 2017 – 149,263 miles
  • 2016 – 132,504 miles
  • 2015 – 114,731 miles
  • 2014 – 95,097 miles
  • 2013 – 88,712 miles
  • 2012 – 80,939 miles
  • 2011 – 66,609 miles
  • 2010 – 47,576 miles
  • 2009 – 28,259 miles
  • 2008 – 24,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,545 miles
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,545 miles
    Test number
    230032322874
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail194,545 miles (+8,323)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,545 miles
    Test number
    683370541016
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass186,222 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,222 miles
    Test number
    744534374016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass186,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,192 miles
    Test number
    658041148591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail186,192 miles (+5,924)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,192 miles
    Test number
    712587985624
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass180,268 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,268 miles
    Test number
    324072330367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,229 miles (+4,769)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,229 miles
    Test number
    338442080231
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,460 miles (+9,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,460 miles
    Test number
    145818488034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,302 miles
    Test number
    817738792169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,302 miles (+17,039)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,302 miles
    Test number
    949594994697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass149,263 miles (+16,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,263 miles
    Test number
    399966489261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre small cut in outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass132,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    152925180074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail132,504 miles (+17,773)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    500402118052
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass114,731 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,731 miles
    Test number
    147483790289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,899 miles (+294)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    829351987941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail112,605 miles (+17,508)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,605 miles
    Test number
    137865825203
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass95,097 miles (+6,385)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,097 miles
    Test number
    387940714443
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePossible evidence of high amounts of heat applied to offside track rod end

  18. Pass88,712 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,712 miles
    Test number
    525993633294
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut

  19. Fail88,712 miles (+7,773)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,712 miles
    Test number
    935302533269
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut

  20. Pass80,939 miles (+14,330)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    306586912204
    • NoteN/S/R lower arm has slight play in a bush
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass66,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    827037231290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,609 miles (+19,033)3 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    647267831297
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads & discs worn

  23. Pass47,576 miles (+19,317)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,576 miles
    Test number
    480278510278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    980278639262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail28,259 miles (+3,547)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    364857139284
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass24,712 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,712 miles
    Test number
    474110998263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,563 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    193998798148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,560 miles9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,560 miles
    Test number
    271455288411
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAirbag light remains 'on'
    • NoteEvidence of extensive front bodywork damage

Questions about LR54 XHF

Does LR54 XHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 XHF expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XHF?
The MOT on LR54 XHF expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 XHF done?
LR54 XHF was recorded at 194,545 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 11,061 miles a year.
Has LR54 XHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XHF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 XHF 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 XHF find?
LR54 XHF passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: slight oil leak.

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