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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,497 cc

LS02 LFNMOT history

LS02 LFN is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 18 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LS02 LFN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,865 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 LFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 LFN was last recorded at 82,865 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 10,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,380 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,485 miles
Average per year
2,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,865 miles
  • 2025 – 72,380 miles
  • 2024 – 63,286 miles
  • 2023 – 55,639 miles
  • 2022 – 55,106 miles
  • 2019 – 54,765 miles
  • 2018 – 53,378 miles
  • 2017 – 52,000 miles
  • 2016 – 50,380 miles
  • 2015 – 48,873 miles
  • 2014 – 47,383 miles
  • 2013 – 45,565 miles
  • 2012 – 43,085 miles
  • 2011 – 40,656 miles
  • 2010 – 38,460 miles
  • 2009 – 35,098 miles
  • 2008 – 32,883 miles
  • 2007 – 29,289 miles
  • 2006 – 25,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (225/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rad fan noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,865 miles (+10,485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,865 miles
    Test number
    343582926970
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (225/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,380 miles (+9,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    650337450153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusty

  3. Pass63,286 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    722087683072
    • AdvisoryRad fan noisey

  4. Fail63,284 miles (+7,645)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    630173993766
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRad fan noisey

  5. Pass55,639 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    333299380866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,106 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,106 miles
    Test number
    536970885786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,765 miles (+1,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    642252320846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,378 miles (+1,378)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,378 miles
    Test number
    709627734368
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass52,000 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    682814889185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,380 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,380 miles
    Test number
    855587523039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,873 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    676941691795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,383 miles
    Test number
    416952574285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail47,382 miles (+1,817)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    939852574295
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass45,565 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    636616373249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,085 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    708900672283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,656 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    487434061290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,460 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,460 miles
    Test number
    230464470248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,098 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,098 miles
    Test number
    481905849260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,092 miles (+2,209)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,092 miles
    Test number
    404714449230
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass32,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    413030678282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,882 miles (+3,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,882 miles
    Test number
    372900978478
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,289 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    114361087225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,536 miles
    Test number
    881272176235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 LFN

Does LS02 LFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 LFN is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 LFN?
The MOT on LS02 LFN is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 LFN done?
LS02 LFN was recorded at 82,865 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 2,868 miles a year.
Has LS02 LFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 LFN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 LFN 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 LS02 LFN find?
LS02 LFN passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive engine sump wet with oil; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, and 2 more.

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