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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LS51 RSVMOT history

LS51 RSV is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 24 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LS51 RSV silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,439 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RSV was last recorded at 111,439 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,790 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
649 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,439 miles
  • 2024 – 110,790 miles
  • 2023 – 110,215 miles
  • 2022 – 109,934 miles
  • 2021 – 109,729 miles
  • 2020 – 109,677 miles
  • 2019 – 108,704 miles
  • 2018 – 106,694 miles
  • 2017 – 104,745 miles
  • 2016 – 103,796 miles
  • 2015 – 96,797 miles
  • 2014 – 88,709 miles
  • 2013 – 80,914 miles
  • 2012 – 79,211 miles
  • 2011 – 77,164 miles
  • 2010 – 72,958 miles
  • 2009 – 64,113 miles
  • 2008 – 51,935 miles
  • 2007 – 43,518 miles
  • 2006 – 37,721 miles
  • 2005 – 29,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,439 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,439 miles (+649)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    741324924615
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,790 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,790 miles
    Test number
    692101147517
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,790 miles (+575)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,790 miles
    Test number
    940608741917
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,215 miles
    Test number
    198377739549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail110,215 miles (+281)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,215 miles
    Test number
    336854555822
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    194723119368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,934 miles (+205)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    342158544974
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    344278335339
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,729 miles (+52)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    269181556919
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,677 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    923410138661
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror housing trim is missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,704 miles (+2,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,704 miles
    Test number
    590001612732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,694 miles (+1,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    138291973269
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass104,745 miles (+949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,745 miles
    Test number
    295594713946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,796 miles (+6,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    301734368610
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass96,797 miles (+8,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,797 miles
    Test number
    109463907892
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear number plate needs attention

  16. Pass88,709 miles (+7,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,709 miles
    Test number
    875209184259
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass80,914 miles (+1,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,914 miles
    Test number
    705817973298
    • 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)

  18. Pass79,211 miles (+2,047)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    319860092268
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front bottom track control arm void bushes starting to split

  19. Pass77,164 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    306023981431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,958 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    561059370246
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass72,958 miles (+8,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    600829470248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass64,113 miles (+12,178)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    594302859287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,935 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    743075578240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,518 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    413866177203
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass37,721 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    560765776234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,851 miles
    Test number
    152834075274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 RSV

Does LS51 RSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 RSV is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RSV?
The MOT on LS51 RSV is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 RSV done?
LS51 RSV was recorded at 111,439 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has LS51 RSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RSV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 RSV 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 LS51 RSV find?
LS51 RSV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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