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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR55 DMZMOT history

LR55 DMZ is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LR55 DMZ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
134,968 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 DMZ was last recorded at 134,968 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 12,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,426 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,542 miles
Average per year
5,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,968 miles
  • 2025 – 122,426 miles
  • 2024 – 119,449 miles
  • 2023 – 116,951 miles
  • 2022 – 114,997 miles
  • 2021 – 111,614 miles
  • 2020 – 107,639 miles
  • 2019 – 99,429 miles
  • 2018 – 93,764 miles
  • 2017 – 88,716 miles
  • 2016 – 83,891 miles
  • 2015 – 79,071 miles
  • 2014 – 75,803 miles
  • 2013 – 72,652 miles
  • 2012 – 68,944 miles
  • 2011 – 62,029 miles
  • 2010 – 53,983 miles
  • 2009 – 45,523 miles
  • 2008 – 39,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,968 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,968 miles (+12,542)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,968 miles
    Test number
    451684232993
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  2. Pass122,426 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,426 miles
    Test number
    875751021684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,449 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,449 miles
    Test number
    410583368570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,951 miles (+1,954)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    519258092117
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass114,997 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,997 miles
    Test number
    803249859561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,614 miles (+3,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    710073808431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass107,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,639 miles
    Test number
    741475933762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,639 miles (+8,210)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,639 miles
    Test number
    545548460201
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass99,429 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,429 miles
    Test number
    939697102657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,764 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,764 miles
    Test number
    184818714578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,716 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    858341004690
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass83,891 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    681575570781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,071 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    387444395148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,803 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    965636594148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,652 miles (+3,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,652 miles
    Test number
    246497093431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass68,944 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    205441692412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,029 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,029 miles
    Test number
    195236891154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,983 miles (+8,460)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    381604290126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,523 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,523 miles
    Test number
    843120799135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    821457718281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 DMZ

Does LR55 DMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 DMZ expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DMZ?
The MOT on LR55 DMZ expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 DMZ done?
LR55 DMZ was recorded at 134,968 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,318 miles a year.
Has LR55 DMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DMZ has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 DMZ 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 LR55 DMZ find?
LR55 DMZ failed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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