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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR55 DMYMOT history

LR55 DMY is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 248,793 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

LR55 DMY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
248,793 km
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,416 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 DMY was last recorded at 248,793 km on 14 Jan 2022, 21,022 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2011: 41,932 miles, lower than 44,819 miles on 16 Sept 2010.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,771 km · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
21,022 km
Average per year
16,416 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 248,793 km
  • 2021 – 227,771 km
  • 2020 – 205,189 km
  • 2019 – 193,818 km
  • 2018 – 184,027 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,793 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,793 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    248,793 km
    Test number
    804858522886
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail248,793 km (+21,022)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,793 km
    Test number
    953369860706
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass227,771 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    227,771 km
    Test number
    279910221254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,614 miles
    Test number
    996818510869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail205,189 km (+11,371)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,189 km
    Test number
    845554794690
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass193,818 km (+9,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    193,818 km
    Test number
    847281850892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass184,027 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    184,027 km
    Test number
    616727484728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass106,290 miles (+8,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    605598130748
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass97,730 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    445381991129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail97,725 miles (+13,295)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    502699746996
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass84,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,430 miles
    Test number
    415652904390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,433 miles (+94)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    336112504308
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  13. Fail84,339 miles (+13,089)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,339 miles
    Test number
    356066694478
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass71,250 miles (+14,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,250 miles
    Test number
    218052503385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,403 miles (+14,471)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,403 miles
    Test number
    988842462294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,932 miles (-2,887)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,932 miles
    Test number
    698942061281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,819 miles (+8,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,819 miles
    Test number
    371979950282
    • NoteFront pads starting to get low and discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads very low and discs lipped

  18. Pass36,166 miles (+9,680)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,166 miles
    Test number
    244397049239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEMISSIONS LEVELS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON THE ANALYSER
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront bumper scuffed and scored
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

  19. Pass26,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,486 miles
    Test number
    624390118309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 DMY

Does LR55 DMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 DMY expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DMY?
The MOT on LR55 DMY expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 DMY done?
LR55 DMY was recorded at 248,793 km at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 16,416 km a year.
Has LR55 DMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DMY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 DMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 DMY find?
LR55 DMY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rears; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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