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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR55 WDNMOT history

LR55 WDN is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LR55 WDN silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
171,227 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WDN was last recorded at 171,227 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,357 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,870 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,227 miles
  • 2025 – 166,357 miles
  • 2024 – 164,095 miles
  • 2023 – 160,007 miles
  • 2022 – 148,480 miles
  • 2021 – 146,575 miles
  • 2020 – 145,359 miles
  • 2019 – 143,567 miles
  • 2018 – 141,428 miles
  • 2017 – 138,950 miles
  • 2016 – 136,266 miles
  • 2015 – 129,944 miles
  • 2014 – 125,650 miles
  • 2013 – 119,887 miles
  • 2012 – 115,036 miles
  • 2011 – 101,521 miles
  • 2010 – 92,296 miles
  • 2009 – 76,205 miles
  • 2008 – 58,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,227 miles
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,227 miles (+4,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    171,227 miles
    Test number
    886750855110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,357 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,357 miles
    Test number
    359072086976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,095 miles (+4,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,095 miles
    Test number
    515128653053
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever need adjustment, travel too long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to top (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,007 miles (+11,527)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,007 miles
    Test number
    853077385970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,480 miles (+1,905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,480 miles
    Test number
    468915940266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass146,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,575 miles
    Test number
    928856773645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail146,575 miles (+1,216)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,575 miles
    Test number
    361045571082
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,359 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    962429087726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,567 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,567 miles
    Test number
    524826460728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,428 miles (+2,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,428 miles
    Test number
    302323087147
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass138,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    113485331814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front

  12. Fail138,950 miles (+2,684)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    240959179761
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coolant leak

  13. Pass136,266 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,266 miles
    Test number
    640741005908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,944 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,944 miles
    Test number
    780472764258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail129,919 miles (+4,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    145207509032
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass125,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    685262164240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,650 miles (+5,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    408470764200
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,887 miles (+4,851)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    229530973259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass115,036 miles (+13,515)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    205001172275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,521 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    256331671291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,296 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,296 miles
    Test number
    232019180299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass92,296 miles (+16,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,296 miles
    Test number
    430129880216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    140883589275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,205 miles (+17,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    121433889249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,472 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    992832198234
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE INSIDE EDGE 225/50/17 94W BRIDGESTONE RFT

Questions about LR55 WDN

Does LR55 WDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 WDN is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WDN?
The MOT on LR55 WDN is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 WDN done?
LR55 WDN was recorded at 171,227 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has LR55 WDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WDN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 WDN 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 WDN find?
LR55 WDN passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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