BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc
LS07 HVUMOT history
LS07 HVU is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 181,541 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,511 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS07 HVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 25 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS07 HVU was last recorded at 181,541 miles on 29 May 2026, 12,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,536 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,005 miles
- Average per year
- 9,511 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,541 miles
- 2025 – 169,536 miles
- 2024 – 153,992 miles
- 2023 – 139,033 miles
- 2022 – 122,167 miles
- 2021 – 113,154 miles
- 2020 – 107,100 miles
- 2019 – 102,123 miles
- 2018 – 97,092 miles
- 2017 – 90,680 miles
- 2016 – 84,676 miles
- 2015 – 77,539 miles
- 2014 – 63,804 miles
- 2013 – 51,826 miles
- 2012 – 45,181 miles
- 2011 – 38,032 miles
- 2010 – 30,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,541 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,541 miles (+12,005)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 181,541 miles
- Test number
- 403153245179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,536 miles (+217)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 169,536 miles
- Test number
- 594382702367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail169,319 miles (+15,327)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,319 miles
- Test number
- 467132279151
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,992 miles (+242)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 153,992 miles
- Test number
- 785358868587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail153,750 miles (+14,717)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,750 miles
- Test number
- 531278287586
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass139,033 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 139,033 miles
- Test number
- 855105191463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail139,026 miles (+16,859)1 major2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,026 miles
- Test number
- 874580725172
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass122,167 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 122,167 miles
- Test number
- 170433771715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,104 miles (+8,950)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,104 miles
- Test number
- 619403979730
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,154 miles (+6,054)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 113,154 miles
- Test number
- 840026777742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,100 miles (+4,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 107,100 miles
- Test number
- 399837015920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,123 miles (+5,031)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,123 miles
- Test number
- 235957709416
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front (dip beam headlight flickers when brakes are applied)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front (dip beam headlight flickers when brakes are applied)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear lights flicker when brakes are applied
Pass97,092 miles (+6,412)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,092 miles
- Test number
- 443411668311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,680 miles (+6,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 90,680 miles
- Test number
- 575801268277
- AdvisoryRear 1 winter 1 summer non runflat front runflat mud & snow
Pass84,676 miles (+7,137)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 84,676 miles
- Test number
- 309827890747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,539 miles (+13,735)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,539 miles
- Test number
- 845589285101
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,804 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,804 miles
- Test number
- 275203894473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,729 miles (+11,903)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,729 miles
- Test number
- 929545884156
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail51,826 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,826 miles
- Test number
- 649989363124
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,826 miles (+6,645)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 51,826 miles
- Test number
- 779249563181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,181 miles (+7,149)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,181 miles
- Test number
- 876034862167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,032 miles
- Test number
- 487057281107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,032 miles (+7,993)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,032 miles
- Test number
- 507145181150
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,039 miles
- Test number
- 123975170184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS07 HVU
- Does LS07 HVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS07 HVU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS07 HVU?
- The MOT on LS07 HVU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS07 HVU done?
- LS07 HVU was recorded at 181,541 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 9,511 miles a year.
- Has LS07 HVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS07 HVU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS07 HVU 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 LS07 HVU find?
- LS07 HVU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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