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BMW 525 D

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LS57 FXVMOT history

LS57 FXV is a grey diesel BMW 525 D first used on 8 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,762 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525 D
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FXV was last recorded at 128,762 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,243 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,519 miles
Average per year
6,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,762 miles
  • 2025 – 125,243 miles
  • 2024 – 123,106 miles
  • 2023 – 120,285 miles
  • 2022 – 117,320 miles
  • 2021 – 112,875 miles
  • 2019 – 110,414 miles
  • 2018 – 104,645 miles
  • 2017 – 96,676 miles
  • 2016 – 86,583 miles
  • 2015 – 74,562 miles
  • 2014 – 63,317 miles
  • 2013 – 50,632 miles
  • 2012 – 39,401 miles
  • 2011 – 32,025 miles
  • 2010 – 24,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,762 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,762 miles (+3,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,762 miles
    Test number
    474576548020
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,243 miles
    Test number
    927318592268
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output due to condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail125,243 miles (+2,137)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,243 miles
    Test number
    674654609155
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output due to condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass123,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,106 miles
    Test number
    416168474696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,106 miles (+2,821)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,106 miles
    Test number
    162244347467
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,285 miles (+2,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,285 miles
    Test number
    609727034631
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,320 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,320 miles
    Test number
    865044901090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,875 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,875 miles
    Test number
    231662582056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    276308951171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,414 miles (+5,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    572925786652
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    715886539123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail104,645 miles (+4)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    219482925435
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail104,641 miles (+7,965)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    637992366494
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass96,676 miles (+10,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    715714355901
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged

  15. Pass86,583 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    927643518045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail86,582 miles (+12,020)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,582 miles
    Test number
    502825022093
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,562 miles (+11,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,562 miles
    Test number
    808096317617
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer wall cut but not deep to cords

  18. Pass63,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    237146694299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,317 miles (+12,685)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    749826694218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass50,632 miles (+11,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    906572893252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,401 miles
    Test number
    408316692272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,401 miles (+7,376)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,401 miles
    Test number
    488376292221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Fail32,025 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    138281901366
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass32,025 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    916171601305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,459 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,459 miles
    Test number
    382235890480
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass24,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,459 miles
    Test number
    892405290203
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS57 FXV

Does LS57 FXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 FXV is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FXV?
The MOT on LS57 FXV is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 FXV done?
LS57 FXV was recorded at 128,762 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,804 miles a year.
Has LS57 FXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FXV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 FXV 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 FXV find?
LS57 FXV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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