BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LS05 XBUMOT history
LS05 XBU is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 177,403 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 XBU
- 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
- 3 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 XBU was last recorded at 177,403 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 8,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 169,118 miles · 21 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,285 miles
- Average per year
- 7,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 177,403 miles
- 2023 – 169,118 miles
- 2022 – 161,013 miles
- 2021 – 155,598 miles
- 2020 – 149,883 miles
- 2019 – 146,584 miles
- 2018 – 142,182 miles
- 2017 – 137,041 miles
- 2016 – 131,454 miles
- 2015 – 127,019 miles
- 2014 – 121,857 miles
- 2013 – 116,863 miles
- 2012 – 110,880 miles
- 2011 – 104,867 miles
- 2010 – 100,392 miles
- 2009 – 81,855 miles
- 2008 – 60,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak to bottom of vehicle
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,403 miles (+8,285)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 177,403 miles
- Test number
- 465902829661
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak to bottom of vehicle
Pass169,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 169,118 miles
- Test number
- 692749656040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,118 miles (+8,105)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,118 miles
- Test number
- 993499641637
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 161,013 miles
- Test number
- 831739098028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,013 miles (+5,415)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,013 miles
- Test number
- 976924340453
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass155,598 miles (+5,715)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 155,598 miles
- Test number
- 282142197307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,883 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 149,883 miles
- Test number
- 561408196172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,584 miles (+4,402)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 146,584 miles
- Test number
- 892638808031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,182 miles (+5,141)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 142,182 miles
- Test number
- 473717299720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,041 miles (+5,587)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 137,041 miles
- Test number
- 207348936392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,454 miles (+4,435)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 131,454 miles
- Test number
- 247220729603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,019 miles (+5,162)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,019 miles
- Test number
- 310812996212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,857 miles (+4,994)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 121,857 miles
- Test number
- 318944834262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,863 miles (+5,983)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,863 miles
- Test number
- 885340243230
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass110,880 miles (+6,013)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 110,880 miles
- Test number
- 898703542206
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,867 miles (+4,475)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 104,867 miles
- Test number
- 588590901252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,392 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 100,392 miles
- Test number
- 214113750448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail100,392 miles (+18,537)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,392 miles
- Test number
- 342282250198
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,855 miles (+21,136)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 81,855 miles
- Test number
- 591163389144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 60,719 miles
- Test number
- 332353388156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 XBU
- Does LS05 XBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 XBU expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 XBU?
- The MOT on LS05 XBU expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 XBU done?
- LS05 XBU was recorded at 177,403 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 7,236 miles a year.
- Has LS05 XBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 XBU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 XBU 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 XBU find?
- LS05 XBU passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear; oil leak to bottom of vehicle.
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