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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR55 VULMOT history

LR55 VUL is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 334,178 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

LR55 VUL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
334,178 km
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VUL was last recorded at 334,178 km on 1 Nov 2021.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 334,178 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass334,178 km
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass334,178 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    334,178 km
    Test number
    757291608997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass198,204 miles (+19,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    198,204 miles
    Test number
    997970887015
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass178,597 miles (+8,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,597 miles
    Test number
    499123192372
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing low.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted on.

  4. Pass170,167 miles (+4,758)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    170,167 miles
    Test number
    396967354530
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  5. Pass165,409 miles (+10,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,409 miles
    Test number
    604487618837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  6. Pass154,931 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,931 miles
    Test number
    265679643482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  7. Fail154,918 miles (+11,479)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,918 miles
    Test number
    326215991453
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  8. Pass143,439 miles (+8,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    969809056165
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper has some minor scratches on it.

  9. Pass134,580 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    107198614306
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too low to register no printout
    • NoteOil level low close to minimum

  10. Fail134,580 miles (+8,072)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    295228614320
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too low to register no printout
    • NoteOil level low close to minimum

  11. Pass126,508 miles (+10,496)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    938529603348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,012 miles (+13,352)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,012 miles
    Test number
    485023112309
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil level slightly low

  13. Pass102,660 miles (+12,159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,660 miles
    Test number
    196942811311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,501 miles (+8,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    840483810329
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass81,517 miles (+20,654)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,517 miles
    Test number
    964229999265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,863 miles
    Test number
    172108598241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VUL

Does LR55 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VUL expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VUL?
The MOT on LR55 VUL expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VUL done?
LR55 VUL was recorded at 334,178 km at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021.
Has LR55 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VUL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LR55 VUL 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 VUL find?
LR55 VUL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge, and 2 more.

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