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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.

LR55 OWO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass204,501 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass183,465 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,465 miles
    Test number
    594334902232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,026 miles
    Test number
    843604595817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass168,015 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,015 miles
    Test number
    659590626569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,725 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    937129675922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,495 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    101478625400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. Pass135,609 miles (+13,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,609 miles
    Test number
    196966252361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,412 miles (+17,802)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,412 miles
    Test number
    620888233679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,610 miles (+17,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,610 miles
    Test number
    319810514318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Pass67,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    521808270205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass58,972 miles (+8,565)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    530930959236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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