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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LS07 THVMOT history

LS07 THV is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 8 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

LS07 THV grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,875 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 THV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 THV was last recorded at 142,875 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,171 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
704 miles
Average per year
6,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,875 miles
  • 2024 – 142,171 miles
  • 2023 – 140,213 miles
  • 2022 – 136,016 miles
  • 2021 – 130,476 miles
  • 2020 – 121,797 miles
  • 2019 – 109,724 miles
  • 2018 – 102,517 miles
  • 2017 – 96,544 miles
  • 2016 – 87,806 miles
  • 2015 – 76,309 miles
  • 2014 – 68,543 miles
  • 2012 – 55,051 miles
  • 2011 – 49,806 miles
  • 2010 – 38,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,875 miles (+704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,875 miles
    Test number
    413984812877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass142,171 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,171 miles
    Test number
    180414940377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,213 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    857461432134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,016 miles (+5,540)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,016 miles
    Test number
    864084358376
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass130,476 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,476 miles
    Test number
    965996960832
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail130,468 miles (+8,671)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,468 miles
    Test number
    904126988377
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,797 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,797 miles
    Test number
    203747262139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail121,784 miles (+12,060)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,784 miles
    Test number
    984884341579
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass109,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,724 miles
    Test number
    416689178992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,724 miles (+7,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,724 miles
    Test number
    695603254310
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  11. Pass102,517 miles (+5,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    753311376460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass96,544 miles (+8,738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    377811863770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (steering tie rod) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components
  13. Pass87,806 miles (+11,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,806 miles
    Test number
    772726251829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,309 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    746537405140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    466527004114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,543 miles (+13,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    956457504184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass55,051 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,051 miles
    Test number
    876135522162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,806 miles (+11,757)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    165232221213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    293251920155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 THV

Does LS07 THV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS07 THV is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS07 THV?
The MOT on LS07 THV is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS07 THV done?
LS07 THV was recorded at 142,875 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 6,698 miles a year.
Has LS07 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 THV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS07 THV 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 THV find?
LS07 THV passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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