BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LR55 GDAMOT history
LR55 GDA is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 241,028 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 241,028 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 GDA
- 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
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 GDA was last recorded at 241,028 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 241,028 miles · 16 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 241,028 miles
- 2023 – 225,880 miles
- 2022 – 208,136 miles
- 2021 – 192,662 miles
- 2020 – 189,622 miles
- 2019 – 180,187 miles
- 2018 – 175,331 miles
- 2017 – 167,776 miles
- 2016 – 158,629 miles
- 2015 – 145,718 miles
- 2014 – 134,603 miles
- 2013 – 123,808 miles
- 2012 – 115,945 miles
- 2011 – 107,673 miles
- 2010 – 96,594 miles
- 2009 – 87,375 miles
- 2008 – 73,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass241,028 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass241,028 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 241,028 miles
- Test number
- 635096327609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail241,028 miles (+324)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,028 miles
- Test number
- 571892493622
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass240,704 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 240,704 miles
- Test number
- 234793673284
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail240,702 miles (+14,822)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,702 miles
- Test number
- 440923784867
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass225,880 miles (+258)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 225,880 miles
- Test number
- 665534630503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail225,622 miles (+17,486)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,622 miles
- Test number
- 567125355184
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass208,136 miles (+15,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 208,136 miles
- Test number
- 263702955252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,662 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 192,662 miles
- Test number
- 163141485067
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail192,662 miles (+3,040)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,662 miles
- Test number
- 665154973099
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass189,622 miles (+9,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 189,622 miles
- Test number
- 115999524511
- AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test
Pass180,187 miles (+4,856)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 180,187 miles
- Test number
- 917957060602
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,331 miles (+7,555)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 175,331 miles
- Test number
- 343457964937
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,776 miles (+9,147)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 167,776 miles
- Test number
- 799763682654
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass158,629 miles (+12,911)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 158,629 miles
- Test number
- 670016741273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Pass145,718 miles (+11,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 145,718 miles
- Test number
- 256201885144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,603 miles (+10,795)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 134,603 miles
- Test number
- 435360374120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,808 miles (+7,863)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 123,808 miles
- Test number
- 859416963108
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking up and inner tread wearing low
Pass115,945 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 115,945 miles
- Test number
- 837242272117
- NoteOil leak
Fail115,945 miles (+8,272)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,945 miles
- Test number
- 985082072124
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass107,673 miles (+11,079)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 107,673 miles
- Test number
- 818041161190
- NoteFront brake pads worn rear pads worn oil leak
Pass96,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 96,594 miles
- Test number
- 113410860189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,594 miles (+9,219)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,594 miles
- Test number
- 910324450178
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass87,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,375 miles
- Test number
- 632772989182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,375 miles (+13,463)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,375 miles
- Test number
- 293921089162
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass73,912 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 73,912 miles
- Test number
- 324872138392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR55 GDA
- Does LR55 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GDA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 GDA?
- The MOT on LR55 GDA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 GDA done?
- LR55 GDA was recorded at 241,028 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 9,799 miles a year.
- Has LR55 GDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 GDA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 GDA 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 GDA find?
- LR55 GDA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded.
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