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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LS56 WMDMOT history

LS56 WMD is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 249,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

LS56 WMD grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
249,704 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WMD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WMD was last recorded at 249,704 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 8,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,779 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8,925 miles
Average per year
11,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 249,704 miles
  • 2022 – 240,779 miles
  • 2021 – 230,880 miles
  • 2020 – 215,896 miles
  • 2019 – 211,524 miles
  • 2018 – 200,435 miles
  • 2017 – 198,101 miles
  • 2016 – 163,986 miles
  • 2015 – 145,900 miles
  • 2014 – 138,217 miles
  • 2012 – 134,139 miles
  • 2011 – 126,892 miles
  • 2009 – 92,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,704 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view strip across top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front and rear number plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass249,704 miles (+8,925)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    249,704 miles
    Test number
    378576490959
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view strip across top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass240,779 miles (+9,899)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    240,779 miles
    Test number
    637510808431
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,880 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    230,880 miles
    Test number
    160235122701
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/30/19 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge and cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to inner reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both ends (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail230,880 miles (+14,984)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,880 miles
    Test number
    803847396811
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/30/19 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge and cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to inner reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both ends (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass215,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,896 miles
    Test number
    661305100642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate

  6. Fail215,896 miles (+4,372)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,896 miles
    Test number
    837877055479
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate

  7. Pass211,524 miles (+11,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    211,524 miles
    Test number
    601994589892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass200,435 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    200,435 miles
    Test number
    398237825515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail200,357 miles (+2,256)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,357 miles
    Test number
    205478489933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has a nail in the tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail198,101 miles (+11,177)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,101 miles
    Test number
    480786318780
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass186,924 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    186,924 miles
    Test number
    445560038397
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  12. Fail186,908 miles (+22,922)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,908 miles
    Test number
    390475034533
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass163,986 miles (+18,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    163,986 miles
    Test number
    400026175463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  14. Pass145,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    378489415010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,900 miles (+7,683)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    565726015049
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to perish and crack.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

  16. Pass138,217 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    138,217 miles
    Test number
    977137614016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,139 miles
    Test number
    865490732185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,139 miles (+7,247)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,139 miles
    Test number
    709140332151
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass126,892 miles (+34,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,892 miles
    Test number
    888937821071
    • NoteEmmisions to lean toread

  20. Pass92,680 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    773051459302
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm

  21. Fail92,680 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    162461059383
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm

Questions about LS56 WMD

Does LS56 WMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WMD expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WMD?
The MOT on LS56 WMD expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WMD done?
LS56 WMD was recorded at 249,704 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 11,464 miles a year.
Has LS56 WMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WMD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LS56 WMD 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 LS56 WMD find?
LS56 WMD passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view strip across top of screen, and 10 more.

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