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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LS05 DPFMOT history

LS05 DPF is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

LS05 DPF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
197,432 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DPF
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
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DPF was last recorded at 197,432 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 7,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,622 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,810 miles
Average per year
10,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,432 miles
  • 2022 – 189,622 miles
  • 2021 – 181,847 miles
  • 2019 – 162,633 miles
  • 2018 – 145,884 miles
  • 2017 – 133,796 miles
  • 2016 – 117,372 miles
  • 2015 – 113,374 miles
  • 2014 – 104,181 miles
  • 2013 – 92,726 miles
  • 2012 – 84,037 miles
  • 2011 – 71,432 miles
  • 2010 – 59,776 miles
  • 2009 – 54,234 miles
  • 2008 – 43,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,432 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,432 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    197,432 miles
    Test number
    462840468525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,622 miles
    Test number
    726381041745
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail189,622 miles (+7,775)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,622 miles
    Test number
    671778290829
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass181,847 miles (+19,214)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    181,847 miles
    Test number
    378911826588
    • MinorCentral Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2 x rear outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,633 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,633 miles
    Test number
    436309902057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCreek of rear offside suspension

  6. Fail162,633 miles (+16,749)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,633 miles
    Test number
    172833063650
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCreek of rear offside suspension

  7. Pass145,884 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,884 miles
    Test number
    512975358298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,879 miles (+12,083)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    625439115325
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all rears (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass133,796 miles (+16,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,796 miles
    Test number
    524534302343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass117,372 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    383598597331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,367 miles (+3,993)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    798708437708
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass113,374 miles (+9,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,374 miles
    Test number
    875587904627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,181 miles (+11,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    498241364294
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass92,726 miles (+8,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    377574763229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass84,037 miles (+12,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    426935262218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass71,432 miles (+11,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    587799461150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  17. Pass59,776 miles (+5,542)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    511664150157
    • NoteFloorpan covers fitted
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  18. Fail54,234 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    114221469123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass54,234 miles (+11,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    252861569192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,179 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    322094848103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,785 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    231250738193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

  22. Pass42,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    961140138173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DPF

Does LS05 DPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DPF expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DPF?
The MOT on LS05 DPF expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DPF done?
LS05 DPF was recorded at 197,432 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 10,345 miles a year.
Has LS05 DPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DPF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 DPF 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 LS05 DPF find?
LS05 DPF passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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