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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LS53 NYLMOT history

LS53 NYL is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2022.

LS53 NYL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
92,553 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NYL
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
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NYL was last recorded at 92,553 miles on 5 Mar 2022, 13,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2011: 17,102 miles, lower than 22,293 miles on 25 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,772 miles · 20 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
13,781 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,553 miles
  • 2021 – 78,772 miles
  • 2020 – 70,641 miles
  • 2019 – 65,333 miles
  • 2018 – 61,506 miles
  • 2016 – 52,592 miles
  • 2015 – 48,588 miles
  • 2014 – 42,625 miles
  • 2013 – 38,254 miles
  • 2011 – 17,103 miles
  • 2010 – 22,293 miles
  • 2007 – 22,263 miles
  • 2006 – 16,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,553 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlights tarnished
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,553 miles (+13,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    409071375576
    • AdvisoryFront Headlights tarnished
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass78,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,772 miles
    Test number
    329589606925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,768 miles (+8,127)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    572976659024
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass70,641 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    516356459264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,333 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    157300833439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,506 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    630298240178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,592 miles (+4,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    833164050433
    • 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)
  8. Pass48,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,588 miles
    Test number
    505372445193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  9. Fail48,588 miles (+5,963)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,588 miles
    Test number
    645632445162
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  10. Pass42,625 miles (+4,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    206427334157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass38,254 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,254 miles
    Test number
    118374633228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,851 miles (+14,748)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    599221963093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBody damage nsr
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edges
  13. Pass17,103 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,103 miles
    Test number
    227822361234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail17,102 miles (-5,191)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,102 miles
    Test number
    275513451241
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower engine shield missing.
    • NoteN/s/f wing inner shield missing
  15. Pass22,293 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,293 miles
    Test number
    803687330219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,263 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,263 miles
    Test number
    190681337341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,277 miles
    Test number
    940294606309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NYL

Does LS53 NYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NYL expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NYL?
The MOT on LS53 NYL expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NYL done?
LS53 NYL was recorded at 92,553 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2022, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has LS53 NYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NYL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 NYL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 NYL find?
LS53 NYL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front headlights tarnished; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front steering head bearings has slight free play, and 2 more.

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