BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc
LS54 NUMMOT history
LS54 NUM is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 217,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 217,362 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,780 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 NUM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 NUM was last recorded at 217,362 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 29,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 187,635 miles · 22 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 29,727 miles
- Average per year
- 10,780 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 217,362 miles
- 2022 – 187,635 miles
- 2021 – 170,221 miles
- 2020 – 160,010 miles
- 2019 – 146,337 miles
- 2018 – 136,398 miles
- 2017 – 133,186 miles
- 2016 – 123,924 miles
- 2015 – 113,646 miles
- 2014 – 102,495 miles
- 2013 – 90,874 miles
- 2012 – 84,072 miles
- 2011 – 79,562 miles
- 2010 – 72,381 miles
- 2009 – 64,854 miles
- 2007 – 52,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,362 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,362 miles (+29,727)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 217,362 miles
- Test number
- 840272154791
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,635 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 187,635 miles
- Test number
- 694247699532
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,625 miles (+17,404)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,625 miles
- Test number
- 832982680417
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,221 miles (+10,211)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 170,221 miles
- Test number
- 542590488157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass160,010 miles (+13,673)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 160,010 miles
- Test number
- 537015734254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,337 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 146,337 miles
- Test number
- 651203443691
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,398 miles (+3,212)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 136,398 miles
- Test number
- 527354091550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,186 miles (+9,262)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 133,186 miles
- Test number
- 536904283989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,924 miles (+235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 123,924 miles
- Test number
- 733792206171
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail123,689 miles (+10,043)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,689 miles
- Test number
- 405385813915
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,646 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,646 miles
- Test number
- 299507395429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,645 miles (+11,150)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,645 miles
- Test number
- 517355795162
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass102,495 miles (+11,621)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 102,495 miles
- Test number
- 876150904206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,874 miles (+6,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 90,874 miles
- Test number
- 367713203215
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,072 miles (+4,510)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 84,072 miles
- Test number
- 975293172171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,562 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 79,562 miles
- Test number
- 215162681129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,518 miles (+7,137)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,518 miles
- Test number
- 799608871142
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass72,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 72,381 miles
- Test number
- 223469070148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,381 miles (+7,527)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,381 miles
- Test number
- 480169270195
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass64,854 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 862251279217
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail64,848 miles (+12,134)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,848 miles
- Test number
- 982288269284
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass52,714 miles (+8,897)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 52,714 miles
- Test number
- 633075027362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 43,817 miles
- Test number
- 792104027002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 NUM
- Does LS54 NUM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 NUM expired on 4 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 NUM?
- The MOT on LS54 NUM expired on 4 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 NUM done?
- LS54 NUM was recorded at 217,362 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 10,780 miles a year.
- Has LS54 NUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 NUM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS54 NUM 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 LS54 NUM find?
- LS54 NUM passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.
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