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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LS57 HSNMOT history

LS57 HSN is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LS57 HSN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,079 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 HSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 HSN was last recorded at 151,079 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 3,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,492 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,587 miles
Average per year
7,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,079 miles
  • 2025 – 147,492 miles
  • 2024 – 143,587 miles
  • 2022 – 140,696 miles
  • 2021 – 134,680 miles
  • 2020 – 125,025 miles
  • 2019 – 117,742 miles
  • 2018 – 106,969 miles
  • 2017 – 99,052 miles
  • 2016 – 90,562 miles
  • 2015 – 80,968 miles
  • 2014 – 72,673 miles
  • 2013 – 64,955 miles
  • 2012 – 48,550 miles
  • 2011 – 42,300 miles
  • 2010 – 30,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryUnder Tray covered in Oil

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, 2025

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,079 miles (+3,587)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,079 miles
    Test number
    991600287549
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray covered in Oil

  2. Pass147,492 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,492 miles
    Test number
    225657137378
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,476 miles (+3,889)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,476 miles
    Test number
    157315848231
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,587 miles (+2,891)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,587 miles
    Test number
    160505578870
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  5. Pass140,696 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,696 miles
    Test number
    677979202168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,680 miles (+9,655)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,680 miles
    Test number
    174985658184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,025 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,025 miles
    Test number
    478306610582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,823 miles (+7,081)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,823 miles
    Test number
    345637680954
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,742 miles (+10,773)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    908445721297
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass106,969 miles (+7,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,969 miles
    Test number
    250833069082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,052 miles (+8,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    395349982367
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear

  12. Pass90,562 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    938031429939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail90,530 miles (+9,562)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    769656961791
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass80,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    105272172045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leaking

  15. Fail80,968 miles (+8,295)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    673731319390
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leaking

  16. Pass72,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,673 miles
    Test number
    366736494477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,673 miles (+7,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,673 miles
    Test number
    357626594401
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass64,955 miles (+16,405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    476248693250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,550 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,550 miles
    Test number
    827548792248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,300 miles (+12,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    926061611343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,209 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    320432690283
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS57 HSN

Does LS57 HSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 HSN is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 HSN?
The MOT on LS57 HSN is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 HSN done?
LS57 HSN was recorded at 151,079 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
Has LS57 HSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 HSN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 HSN 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 HSN find?
LS57 HSN passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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