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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LS57 FVUMOT history

LS57 FVU is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 23 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LS57 FVU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,364 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FVU was last recorded at 169,364 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,952 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,364 miles
  • 2025 – 166,952 miles
  • 2024 – 163,428 miles
  • 2023 – 158,645 miles
  • 2022 – 154,878 miles
  • 2021 – 151,555 miles
  • 2020 – 147,762 miles
  • 2019 – 145,309 miles
  • 2018 – 140,364 miles
  • 2017 – 134,355 miles
  • 2016 – 128,082 miles
  • 2015 – 123,723 miles
  • 2014 – 118,269 miles
  • 2013 – 113,805 miles
  • 2012 – 108,919 miles
  • 2011 – 101,760 miles
  • 2010 – 89,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,364 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Brake Light Slightly Defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,364 miles (+2,412)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,364 miles
    Test number
    958919931299
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass166,952 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,952 miles
    Test number
    958689354377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,428 miles
    Test number
    501747048066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail163,428 miles (+4,783)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,428 miles
    Test number
    815656735091
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,645 miles
    Test number
    407423370202
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake Light Slightly Defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,645 miles (+3,767)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,645 miles
    Test number
    391320076379
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake Light Slightly Defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,878 miles
    Test number
    252897812792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail154,878 miles (+3,323)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,878 miles
    Test number
    321637616425
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass151,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    280640507642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail151,555 miles (+3,793)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    713130118980
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass147,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,762 miles
    Test number
    158948415223
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  12. Fail147,762 miles (+2,453)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,762 miles
    Test number
    567597814213
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  13. Pass145,309 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,309 miles
    Test number
    367225237775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cv joint/boot leaking.

  14. Pass140,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,364 miles
    Test number
    739613463998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,364 miles (+6,009)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,364 miles
    Test number
    398448377670
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass134,355 miles (+6,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,355 miles
    Test number
    316956551423
    • 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)

  17. Pass128,082 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    137356829042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,723 miles (+5,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    522048316667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass118,269 miles (+4,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,269 miles
    Test number
    508545564248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass113,805 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    308410383464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,919 miles (+7,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,919 miles
    Test number
    806668672209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass101,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    875005881286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,760 miles (+12,133)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    429034981253
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass89,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    774909670274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,621 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    642689470220
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LS57 FVU

Does LS57 FVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 FVU is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FVU?
The MOT on LS57 FVU is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 FVU done?
LS57 FVU was recorded at 169,364 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has LS57 FVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FVU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 FVU 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 LS57 FVU find?
LS57 FVU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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