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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LS52 WEFMOT history

LS52 WEF is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LS52 WEF blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,644 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 WEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 WEF was last recorded at 100,644 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 7,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,011 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,633 miles
Average per year
3,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,644 miles
  • 2025 – 93,011 miles
  • 2024 – 91,373 miles
  • 2023 – 88,519 miles
  • 2022 – 86,107 miles
  • 2021 – 82,591 miles
  • 2020 – 79,700 miles
  • 2019 – 78,045 miles
  • 2018 – 75,335 miles
  • 2017 – 72,903 miles
  • 2016 – 71,378 miles
  • 2015 – 66,841 miles
  • 2014 – 63,723 miles
  • 2013 – 61,455 miles
  • 2012 – 59,721 miles
  • 2011 – 57,997 miles
  • 2010 – 54,840 miles
  • 2009 – 50,602 miles
  • 2008 – 46,164 miles
  • 2007 – 41,781 miles
  • 2006 – 33,487 miles
  • 2005 – 23,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,644 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,644 miles
    Test number
    468252940321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,011 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    831041024414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,373 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    465713352846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail91,350 miles (+2,831)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    418614715753
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside handbrake low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass88,519 miles (+2,412)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    536980419205
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,107 miles (+3,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    586503675283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread depth wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,591 miles (+2,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    399208057652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,700 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    579071746914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass78,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    738820726634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail78,045 miles (+2,710)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    375376360367
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass75,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    827575601191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail75,335 miles (+2,432)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    376456572902
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16w (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,903 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    697932098177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,378 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    214386630366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,841 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,841 miles
    Test number
    344921468885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,723 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,723 miles
    Test number
    559170554302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,455 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    289070453376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,721 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    619149642354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,997 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    368384931384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,840 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,840 miles
    Test number
    232021140357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,602 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,602 miles
    Test number
    490821249430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,164 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    524970048371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,781 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    783015357353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,487 miles (+9,964)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    470949136335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    190227845318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about LS52 WEF

Does LS52 WEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 WEF is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WEF?
The MOT on LS52 WEF is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 WEF done?
LS52 WEF was recorded at 100,644 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,753 miles a year.
Has LS52 WEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WEF has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 WEF 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 LS52 WEF find?
LS52 WEF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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