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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LS55 NZRMOT history

LS55 NZR is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 234,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

LS55 NZR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
234,342 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NZR was last recorded at 234,342 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,251 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
10,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 234,342 miles
  • 2020 – 216,007 miles
  • 2019 – 210,259 miles
  • 2017 – 204,155 miles
  • 2016 – 196,444 miles
  • 2014 – 177,217 miles
  • 2013 – 163,645 miles
  • 2012 – 150,556 miles
  • 2011 – 136,967 miles
  • 2010 – 125,158 miles
  • 2009 – 118,225 miles
  • 2008 – 91,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,342 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,342 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    234,342 miles
    Test number
    468712303446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail234,251 miles (+18,244)15 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,251 miles
    Test number
    506659351901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below wear markers (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass216,007 miles (+5,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    216,007 miles
    Test number
    633952801319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass210,259 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    210,259 miles
    Test number
    217377766628
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass204,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    204,155 miles
    Test number
    357163727900
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  6. Fail204,155 miles (+7,699)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,155 miles
    Test number
    828820659549
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  7. Pass196,456 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    196,456 miles
    Test number
    158112051400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Fail196,444 miles (+8,550)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,444 miles
    Test number
    972194983273
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass187,894 miles (+10,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    187,894 miles
    Test number
    606445214228
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass177,217 miles (+13,572)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    177,217 miles
    Test number
    535483864361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass163,645 miles (+13,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    163,645 miles
    Test number
    477362053306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,556 miles (+13,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    150,556 miles
    Test number
    685790852369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass136,967 miles (+11,809)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    136,967 miles
    Test number
    249633951383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,158 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    140812940319
    • 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)
  15. Fail125,139 miles (+6,914)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,139 miles
    Test number
    593891840353
    • DangerousOffside 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)
  16. Pass118,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    453403059412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,222 miles (+26,458)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,222 miles
    Test number
    610333359346
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass91,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    191127538353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NZR

Does LS55 NZR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 NZR expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NZR?
The MOT on LS55 NZR expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 NZR done?
LS55 NZR was recorded at 234,342 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 10,920 miles a year.
Has LS55 NZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NZR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 NZR 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 NZR find?
LS55 NZR passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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