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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LS54 YHBMOT history

LS54 YHB is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LS54 YHB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,895 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YHB was last recorded at 142,895 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,887 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,895 miles
  • 2025 – 131,068 miles
  • 2024 – 122,002 miles
  • 2023 – 114,850 miles
  • 2022 – 108,092 miles
  • 2021 – 97,140 miles
  • 2020 – 83,958 miles
  • 2019 – 76,603 miles
  • 2018 – 68,572 miles
  • 2017 – 58,764 miles
  • 2016 – 51,038 miles
  • 2015 – 49,525 miles
  • 2014 – 46,248 miles
  • 2013 – 43,013 miles
  • 2012 – 40,273 miles
  • 2011 – 38,778 miles
  • 2010 – 36,838 miles
  • 2008 – 35,211 miles
  • 2007 – 27,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,895 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,895 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    310463141052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 leaks

  2. Fail142,887 miles (+11,819)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,887 miles
    Test number
    505143221573
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached front ball joint not loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 leaks

  3. Pass131,068 miles (+9,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,068 miles
    Test number
    379533393993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,002 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,002 miles
    Test number
    907959108844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak

  5. Fail121,997 miles (+7,147)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,997 miles
    Test number
    803905165836
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak

  6. Pass114,850 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    784032828934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,818 miles (+6,726)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    310937701861
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,092 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,092 miles
    Test number
    193343111192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,089 miles (+10,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    553382570424
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,140 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    661510220618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail97,138 miles (+13,180)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    972540130582
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks in rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass83,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    174347377364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,958 miles (+7,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    699593576588
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass76,603 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    515070339010
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail76,603 miles (+8,031)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    136221155541
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass68,572 miles (+9,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    997575939650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass58,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    783503371881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail58,764 miles (+7,726)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    306572779150
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,038 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    753285831330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,525 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    306418835161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,248 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,248 miles
    Test number
    695451174039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,013 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    946520773018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail43,013 miles (+2,740)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    287120673062
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass40,273 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    198144272484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,778 miles
    Test number
    499766551053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,778 miles (+1,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,778 miles
    Test number
    789036951080
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass36,838 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    333858120063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,211 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,211 miles
    Test number
    394229028348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,234 miles
    Test number
    694830837385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YHB

Does LS54 YHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YHB is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YHB?
The MOT on LS54 YHB is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 YHB done?
LS54 YHB was recorded at 142,895 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 6,183 miles a year.
Has LS54 YHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YHB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 YHB 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 YHB find?
LS54 YHB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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