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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR55 VUKMOT history

LR55 VUK is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

LR55 VUK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2024
Mileage
182,604 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VUK was last recorded at 182,604 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 6,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,093 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,511 miles
Average per year
10,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,604 miles
  • 2022 – 176,093 miles
  • 2021 – 169,947 miles
  • 2020 – 165,535 miles
  • 2019 – 153,942 miles
  • 2018 – 139,966 miles
  • 2017 – 126,897 miles
  • 2016 – 114,720 miles
  • 2015 – 103,185 miles
  • 2014 – 92,818 miles
  • 2013 – 83,870 miles
  • 2012 – 72,434 miles
  • 2011 – 66,969 miles
  • 2010 – 50,589 miles
  • 2009 – 32,193 miles
  • 2008 – 24,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,604 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm and both fronts on 3mm and worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chips in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wearing both edges and has cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing both edges and is perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm wearing on inside edge and have cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,604 miles (+6,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    182,604 miles
    Test number
    621702891710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,093 miles (+6,146)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,093 miles
    Test number
    355493252402
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,947 miles (+4,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    169,947 miles
    Test number
    833821745234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass165,535 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,535 miles
    Test number
    882740416004
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm and both fronts on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen

  5. Fail165,508 miles (+11,566)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,508 miles
    Test number
    734390451231
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm and both fronts on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen

  6. Pass153,942 miles (+13,976)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,942 miles
    Test number
    272962086570
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a small split but stopping dirt from entering (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,966 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,966 miles
    Test number
    380293964697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wearing both edges and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing both edges and is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm wearing on inside edge and have cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail139,888 miles (+12,991)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,888 miles
    Test number
    306769478787
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open allowing dirt to enter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wearing both edges and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing both edges and is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm wearing on inside edge and have cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  9. Pass126,897 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,897 miles
    Test number
    828902947506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,536 miles (+10,816)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,536 miles
    Test number
    528569304343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,720 miles (+11,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    207651278666
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass103,185 miles (+10,367)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,185 miles
    Test number
    428739005266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass92,818 miles (+8,948)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    857944524219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  14. Pass83,870 miles (+11,436)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    419325933230
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear inner brake pads worn to limit

  15. Pass72,434 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    897007032257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,969 miles (+16,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    738693271295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,589 miles (+18,396)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    623332380244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,193 miles (+8,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,193 miles
    Test number
    622182989261
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  19. Pass24,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    161081618334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VUK

Does LR55 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VUK expired on 23 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VUK?
The MOT on LR55 VUK expired on 23 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VUK done?
LR55 VUK was recorded at 182,604 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 10,675 miles a year.
Has LR55 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VUK has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 VUK 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 VUK find?
LR55 VUK passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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