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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LR54 YSZMOT history

LR54 YSZ is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

LR54 YSZ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
96,053 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YSZ
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 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YSZ was last recorded at 96,053 miles on 19 May 2025, 3,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,385 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,668 miles
Average per year
4,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,053 miles
  • 2024 – 92,385 miles
  • 2023 – 90,265 miles
  • 2022 – 86,111 miles
  • 2021 – 82,456 miles
  • 2020 – 80,133 miles
  • 2019 – 78,184 miles
  • 2018 – 72,386 miles
  • 2017 – 66,620 miles
  • 2016 – 61,603 miles
  • 2015 – 56,869 miles
  • 2014 – 50,853 miles
  • 2013 – 44,039 miles
  • 2012 – 36,415 miles
  • 2011 – 31,912 miles
  • 2010 – 28,014 miles
  • 2009 – 21,275 miles
  • 2008 – 16,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,053 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,053 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    364707617348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,385 miles (+2,120)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    163498622270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,265 miles (+4,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    847534165531
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,111 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    490892665986
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail86,107 miles (+3,651)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    998098727672
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass82,456 miles (+2,323)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,456 miles
    Test number
    627076095626
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,133 miles (+1,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    418626670372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,184 miles (+5,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    861007495158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,386 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,386 miles
    Test number
    392044742537
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass66,620 miles (+5,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    422492772355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass61,603 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    760851213883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,869 miles (+6,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    157760625096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass50,853 miles (+6,814)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,853 miles
    Test number
    877147714064
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass44,039 miles (+7,624)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,039 miles
    Test number
    149428603005
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  15. Fail36,415 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,415 miles
    Test number
    215789202068
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,415 miles (+4,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,415 miles
    Test number
    436659102053
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,912 miles (+3,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,912 miles
    Test number
    868886801005
    • NoteBoth front tyre edge tread slightly low

  18. Pass28,014 miles (+6,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,014 miles
    Test number
    553095910030
    • 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)

  19. Pass21,275 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    602611529026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    884288928007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 YSZ

Does LR54 YSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 YSZ expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YSZ?
The MOT on LR54 YSZ expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 YSZ done?
LR54 YSZ was recorded at 96,053 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
Has LR54 YSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YSZ has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 YSZ 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 YSZ find?
LR54 YSZ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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