BMW 525
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
LS51 XZPMOT history
LS51 XZP is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 6 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 121,131 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 XZP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 XZP was last recorded at 121,131 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 121,130 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,131 miles
- 2025 – 121,128 miles
- 2024 – 113,293 miles
- 2023 – 111,705 miles
- 2022 – 108,281 miles
- 2021 – 104,141 miles
- 2019 – 96,434 miles
- 2018 – 91,870 miles
- 2017 – 88,073 miles
- 2016 – 81,901 miles
- 2015 – 76,610 miles
- 2014 – 67,882 miles
- 2013 – 62,590 miles
- 2012 – 55,235 miles
- 2011 – 51,239 miles
- 2010 – 46,365 miles
- 2009 – 45,573 miles
- 2008 – 42,496 miles
- 2007 – 38,529 miles
- 2006 – 33,201 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,131 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,131 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 121,131 miles
- Test number
- 278438389268
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
Fail121,130 miles (+2)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,130 miles
- Test number
- 692843328674
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
Fail121,128 miles (+7,835)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,128 miles
- Test number
- 171039456657
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass113,293 miles (+1,588)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 113,293 miles
- Test number
- 573488042382
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,705 miles (+3,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,705 miles
- Test number
- 571728344658
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass108,281 miles (+4,140)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 108,281 miles
- Test number
- 217097725248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,141 miles (+7,707)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 104,141 miles
- Test number
- 960864875128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,434 miles (+4,564)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,434 miles
- Test number
- 813346133703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,870 miles (+3,797)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,870 miles
- Test number
- 153310963081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,073 miles (+6,172)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 88,073 miles
- Test number
- 942146456173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,901 miles (+5,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 81,901 miles
- Test number
- 194288059471
- 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)
Pass76,610 miles (+230)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,610 miles
- Test number
- 195062585456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,380 miles (+8,498)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,380 miles
- Test number
- 939728775012
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass67,882 miles (+5,292)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,882 miles
- Test number
- 155038574415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass62,590 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 62,590 miles
- Test number
- 716364863024
- NoteO/s/f trye close to legal limit
Fail62,588 miles (+7,353)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,588 miles
- Test number
- 845193463096
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f trye close to legal limit
Pass55,235 miles (+3,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 55,235 miles
- Test number
- 417336452067
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,239 miles (+4,874)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 51,239 miles
- Test number
- 818856051068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,365 miles (+792)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 46,365 miles
- Test number
- 813316130024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,573 miles (+3,077)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 45,573 miles
- Test number
- 351950219399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,496 miles (+3,967)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 42,496 miles
- Test number
- 353653318386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,529 miles (+5,328)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 38,529 miles
- Test number
- 840375087213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 33,201 miles
- Test number
- 323701406363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 XZP
- Does LS51 XZP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XZP is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 XZP?
- The MOT on LS51 XZP is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 XZP done?
- LS51 XZP was recorded at 121,131 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,531 miles a year.
- Has LS51 XZP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 XZP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS51 XZP 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 XZP find?
- LS51 XZP passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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