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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LR54 YNYMOT history

LR54 YNY is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LR54 YNY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,348 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YNY
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
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YNY was last recorded at 95,348 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,165 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,348 miles
  • 2025 – 95,165 miles
  • 2023 – 80,537 miles
  • 2022 – 73,947 miles
  • 2021 – 67,383 miles
  • 2020 – 60,154 miles
  • 2019 – 58,967 miles
  • 2018 – 53,664 miles
  • 2017 – 51,053 miles
  • 2016 – 47,674 miles
  • 2015 – 42,061 miles
  • 2014 – 35,091 miles
  • 2013 – 28,731 miles
  • 2012 – 27,417 miles
  • 2011 – 25,864 miles
  • 2010 – 24,471 miles
  • 2009 – 20,133 miles
  • 2008 – 15,752 miles
  • 2007 – 10,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,348 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,348 miles (+183)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,348 miles
    Test number
    844171038604
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail95,165 miles (+7,490)1 dangerous1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    184384258911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,675 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    129344579464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail87,643 miles (+7,106)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    617259112213
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,537 miles (+6,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,537 miles
    Test number
    553197611910
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,947 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    250088781766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,383 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    376714765071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    466640627432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail60,154 miles (+143)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    566661851983
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect and Rear (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail60,011 miles (+1,044)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    231023995552
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,967 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    375194341427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    404496047064
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail53,664 miles (+2,611)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    971332527847
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect heavy condensation in lense (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass51,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    607823331300
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff seals leaking

  15. Fail51,053 miles (+3,379)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    649349862843
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff seals leaking

  16. Pass47,674 miles (+5,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    438790214747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on the inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn excessively on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,061 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,061 miles
    Test number
    119778328349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,091 miles (+6,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,091 miles
    Test number
    448500384206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass28,731 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,731 miles
    Test number
    687611183281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,417 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,417 miles
    Test number
    358289572216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,864 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,864 miles
    Test number
    438891801462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,471 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,471 miles
    Test number
    541795790209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,133 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,133 miles
    Test number
    812369189274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,752 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,752 miles
    Test number
    691321098210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,979 miles
    Test number
    791492597207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,979 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,979 miles
    Test number
    794602597252
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LR54 YNY

Does LR54 YNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 YNY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YNY?
The MOT on LR54 YNY is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 YNY done?
LR54 YNY was recorded at 95,348 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has LR54 YNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YNY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 YNY 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 YNY find?
LR54 YNY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 9 more.

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