
BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LR55 OWOMOT history
LR55 OWO is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 204,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 204,501 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 OWO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 OWO was last recorded at 204,501 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 21,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 183,465 miles · 30 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 21,036 miles
- Average per year
- 10,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 204,501 miles
- 2022 – 183,465 miles
- 2021 – 174,026 miles
- 2020 – 168,015 miles
- 2019 – 162,725 miles
- 2018 – 153,495 miles
- 2017 – 145,932 miles
- 2016 – 135,609 miles
- 2015 – 122,412 miles
- 2014 – 104,610 miles
- 2013 – 86,845 miles
- 2012 – 81,395 miles
- 2011 – 75,440 miles
- 2010 – 67,306 miles
- 2009 – 58,972 miles
- 2008 – 50,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,501 miles (+21,036)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 204,501 miles
- Test number
- 716124656426
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,465 miles (+9,439)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 183,465 miles
- Test number
- 594334902232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 174,026 miles
- Test number
- 843604595817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,026 miles (+6,011)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,026 miles
- Test number
- 216011968042
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass168,015 miles (+5,290)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,015 miles
- Test number
- 659590626569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,725 miles (+9,230)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 162,725 miles
- Test number
- 937129675922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,495 miles (+7,563)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 153,495 miles
- Test number
- 101478625400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,932 miles (+10,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 145,932 miles
- Test number
- 468242952022
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,609 miles (+13,197)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 135,609 miles
- Test number
- 196966252361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,412 miles (+17,802)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 122,412 miles
- Test number
- 620888233679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,610 miles (+17,765)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 104,610 miles
- Test number
- 319810514318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,845 miles (+5,450)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 86,845 miles
- Test number
- 228859083283
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass81,395 miles (+5,955)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,395 miles
- Test number
- 715559192293
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,440 miles (+8,134)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 75,440 miles
- Test number
- 445402111475
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMastercylinder not inspected, behind covers.
Pass67,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 67,306 miles
- Test number
- 521808270205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,304 miles (+8,332)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,304 miles
- Test number
- 353388170220
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass58,972 miles (+8,565)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,972 miles
- Test number
- 530930959236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 50,407 miles
- Test number
- 383937868410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 OWO
- Does LR55 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 OWO expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 OWO?
- The MOT on LR55 OWO expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 OWO done?
- LR55 OWO was recorded at 204,501 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 10,147 miles a year.
- Has LR55 OWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 OWO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR55 OWO 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 OWO find?
- LR55 OWO passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; handbrake requires adjustment; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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