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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LS55 GAUMOT history

LS55 GAU is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LS55 GAU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,673 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 GAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 GAU was last recorded at 118,673 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 7,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,651 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,022 miles
Average per year
5,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,673 miles
  • 2024 – 111,651 miles
  • 2023 – 102,224 miles
  • 2022 – 90,088 miles
  • 2021 – 86,179 miles
  • 2020 – 81,541 miles
  • 2019 – 78,513 miles
  • 2018 – 74,646 miles
  • 2017 – 70,650 miles
  • 2016 – 70,387 miles
  • 2014 – 61,964 miles
  • 2013 – 56,765 miles
  • 2012 – 50,545 miles
  • 2011 – 46,210 miles
  • 2010 – 38,766 miles
  • 2009 – 33,536 miles
  • 2008 – 26,582 miles
  • 2007 – 19,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,673 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear tyre very close to limit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Possible leak from nearside front shock absorber. Requires further investigation.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,673 miles (+7,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,673 miles
    Test number
    897693284477
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,651 miles (+9,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    548217848083
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass102,224 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,224 miles
    Test number
    972028736862
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail102,136 miles (+12,048)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,136 miles
    Test number
    690163507210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass90,088 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    195593785970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,179 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,179 miles
    Test number
    690701430767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass81,541 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    486596047193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre very close to limit.
    • AdvisoryPossible leak from nearside front shock absorber. Requires further investigation.

  8. Fail81,539 miles (+3,026)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,539 miles
    Test number
    912225201400
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper 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 AIRBAG LAMP ON. (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake requires adjusting.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre very close to limit.
    • AdvisoryPossible leak from nearside front shock absorber. Requires further investigation.

  9. Pass78,513 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    307939477151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    152382738629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,951 miles (+2,305)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    941956861038
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass74,646 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    578607756285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,650 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,650 miles
    Test number
    763997016709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,387 miles (+3,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,387 miles
    Test number
    891071742786
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass66,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    218041123354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,855 miles (+4,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    188697459894
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    477038714326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,964 miles (+5,199)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    807688214309
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,765 miles (+6,220)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    148006223349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion around both rear subframe mountings

  20. Pass50,545 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    929744312342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,210 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,210 miles
    Test number
    569101321367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,766 miles (+5,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    500234510385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,536 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    222721209302
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,582 miles (+7,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,582 miles
    Test number
    481950018387
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges

  25. Pass19,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,268 miles
    Test number
    433377727425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 GAU

Does LS55 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 GAU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 GAU?
The MOT on LS55 GAU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 GAU done?
LS55 GAU was recorded at 118,673 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 5,476 miles a year.
Has LS55 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 GAU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 GAU 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 LS55 GAU find?
LS55 GAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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