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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LS55 OACMOT history

LS55 OAC is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 242,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

LS55 OAC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
242,299 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OAC was last recorded at 242,299 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 15,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,204 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
15,095 miles
Average per year
12,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 242,299 miles
  • 2024 – 227,204 miles
  • 2023 – 212,913 miles
  • 2022 – 210,098 miles
  • 2021 – 200,135 miles
  • 2020 – 196,264 miles
  • 2019 – 181,530 miles
  • 2018 – 163,964 miles
  • 2017 – 153,919 miles
  • 2016 – 143,583 miles
  • 2015 – 130,444 miles
  • 2013 – 116,758 miles
  • 2012 – 103,752 miles
  • 2011 – 84,467 miles
  • 2010 – 75,494 miles
  • 2009 – 41,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,299 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,299 miles (+15,095)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    242,299 miles
    Test number
    702855936481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass227,204 miles (+14,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    227,204 miles
    Test number
    102848346558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass212,913 miles (+2,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    212,913 miles
    Test number
    881624518362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass210,098 miles (+9,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,098 miles
    Test number
    310990195382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,135 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    200,135 miles
    Test number
    736876556188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass196,264 miles (+14,734)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    196,264 miles
    Test number
    288144507173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,530 miles (+17,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    181,530 miles
    Test number
    468052782518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass163,964 miles (+10,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    163,964 miles
    Test number
    465927704554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass153,919 miles (+10,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    153,919 miles
    Test number
    427010205560
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass143,583 miles (+13,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,583 miles
    Test number
    580910739035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass130,444 miles (+13,686)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,444 miles
    Test number
    827304215077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,758 miles (+13,006)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,758 miles
    Test number
    468217233350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass103,752 miles (+19,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    208176942375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass84,467 miles (+8,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    465864641415
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass75,527 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    127304801028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,494 miles (+12,660)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    300904460392
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat.
  17. Pass62,834 miles (+20,930)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    713804100073
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass41,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    882277619053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OAC

Does LS55 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OAC expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OAC?
The MOT on LS55 OAC expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OAC done?
LS55 OAC was recorded at 242,299 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 12,437 miles a year.
Has LS55 OAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OAC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2010.
Has the mileage on LS55 OAC 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 OAC find?
LS55 OAC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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