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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LR54 YVOMOT history

LR54 YVO is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LR54 YVO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,311 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YVO was last recorded at 51,311 miles on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2025: 51,311 miles, lower than 57,025 miles on 2 Dec 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,025 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,311 miles
  • 2024 – 57,025 miles
  • 2023 – 46,135 miles
  • 2022 – 41,439 miles
  • 2021 – 41,092 miles
  • 2020 – 40,979 miles
  • 2019 – 38,369 miles
  • 2018 – 37,595 miles
  • 2017 – 35,686 miles
  • 2016 – 32,904 miles
  • 2015 – 30,355 miles
  • 2014 – 27,769 miles
  • 2013 – 24,816 miles
  • 2012 – 20,603 miles
  • 2010 – 17,703 miles
  • 2009 – 15,273 miles
  • 2008 – 11,579 miles
  • 2007 – 9,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,311 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,311 miles (-5,714)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    306251575345
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,025 miles (+10,890)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    931240492929
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,135 miles (+4,696)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    527860197528
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,439 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,439 miles
    Test number
    835059439693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,092 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    483302595999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,082 miles (+103)3 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    901340517488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass40,979 miles (+2,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    128559376701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,369 miles (+774)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    256808975837
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,595 miles
    Test number
    703607141128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,595 miles (+1,909)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,595 miles
    Test number
    149646469609
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass35,686 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,686 miles
    Test number
    867856260693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail35,684 miles (+2,780)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    819545814751
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass32,904 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    258358665657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,355 miles (+2,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,355 miles
    Test number
    529410325003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,769 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,769 miles
    Test number
    479567214067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,740 miles (+2,924)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,740 miles
    Test number
    636136414091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,816 miles (+4,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,816 miles
    Test number
    786217913086
    • NoteBoth rear tyre edge wearing out

  18. Pass20,603 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,603 miles
    Test number
    117980532055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,703 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,703 miles
    Test number
    482611740357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,273 miles (+3,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,273 miles
    Test number
    764069349330
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass11,579 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,579 miles
    Test number
    234316238312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    9,129 miles
    Test number
    594572657341
    • NoteFull under sheld fitted to under side of car

Questions about LR54 YVO

Does LR54 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 YVO is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YVO?
The MOT on LR54 YVO is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 YVO done?
LR54 YVO was recorded at 51,311 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has LR54 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YVO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR54 YVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 YVO find?
LR54 YVO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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