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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LS07 HWAMOT history

LS07 HWA is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 197,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LS07 HWA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,908 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 HWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 HWA was last recorded at 197,908 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 23,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,091 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
23,817 miles
Average per year
10,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,908 miles
  • 2025 – 174,091 miles
  • 2024 – 172,499 miles
  • 2023 – 171,002 miles
  • 2022 – 169,404 miles
  • 2021 – 160,924 miles
  • 2020 – 151,803 miles
  • 2019 – 144,027 miles
  • 2018 – 135,375 miles
  • 2017 – 125,775 miles
  • 2016 – 115,546 miles
  • 2015 – 105,594 miles
  • 2014 – 97,690 miles
  • 2013 – 85,575 miles
  • 2012 – 70,823 miles
  • 2011 – 51,257 miles
  • 2010 – 36,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,908 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,908 miles
    Test number
    537046184105
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,908 miles (+23,817)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,908 miles
    Test number
    540314552179
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,091 miles (+1,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,091 miles
    Test number
    136562545663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,499 miles (+1,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    172,499 miles
    Test number
    834084807884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,002 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    171,002 miles
    Test number
    320179765725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,404 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    169,404 miles
    Test number
    258650317931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail169,384 miles (+8,460)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,384 miles
    Test number
    238482023545
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop link rod dust covers u/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,924 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,924 miles
    Test number
    858076609179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,803 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    151,803 miles
    Test number
    432167738506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,027 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    144,027 miles
    Test number
    400572494999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,375 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    559530864966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,775 miles (+10,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,775 miles
    Test number
    666299661111
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable to check some underside/ underneath components

  13. Pass115,546 miles (+9,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,546 miles
    Test number
    997893723364
    • AdvisoryEngine bay cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass105,594 miles (+7,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,594 miles
    Test number
    927296035133
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass97,690 miles (+12,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    666146844113
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass85,575 miles (+14,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    888364563159
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass70,823 miles (+19,566)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    448285562145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,257 miles (+14,320)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,257 miles
    Test number
    296750161447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,937 miles
    Test number
    823470820103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS07 HWA

Does LS07 HWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS07 HWA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS07 HWA?
The MOT on LS07 HWA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS07 HWA done?
LS07 HWA was recorded at 197,908 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 10,144 miles a year.
Has LS07 HWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 HWA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS07 HWA 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 HWA find?
LS07 HWA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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