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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

LT06 MGOMOT history

LT06 MGO is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LT06 MGO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
184,126 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT06 MGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT06 MGO was last recorded at 184,126 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 7,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,171 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,955 miles
Average per year
8,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,126 miles
  • 2025 – 176,171 miles
  • 2024 – 158,126 miles
  • 2023 – 153,652 miles
  • 2022 – 145,345 miles
  • 2021 – 129,291 miles
  • 2020 – 129,225 miles
  • 2019 – 121,072 miles
  • 2018 – 114,074 miles
  • 2017 – 107,491 miles
  • 2016 – 100,632 miles
  • 2015 – 92,860 miles
  • 2014 – 85,641 miles
  • 2013 – 77,181 miles
  • 2012 – 65,426 miles
  • 2011 – 54,299 miles
  • 2010 – 44,047 miles
  • 2009 – 32,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,126 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,126 miles (+7,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    184,126 miles
    Test number
    610609859068
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass176,171 miles (+18,045)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    176,171 miles
    Test number
    595647857547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,126 miles (+4,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,126 miles
    Test number
    409132908644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass153,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,652 miles
    Test number
    411028935900
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail153,652 miles (+8,307)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,652 miles
    Test number
    291877880372
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,345 miles (+16,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,345 miles
    Test number
    431572516185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joins both

  7. Pass129,291 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,291 miles
    Test number
    363228064925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,225 miles (+8,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,225 miles
    Test number
    590581214528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass121,072 miles (+6,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    731377376835
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass114,074 miles (+6,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    221952484357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass107,491 miles (+6,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,491 miles
    Test number
    750873099923
    • 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)

  12. Pass100,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    341993132562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,631 miles (+7,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,631 miles
    Test number
    137481645740
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass92,860 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    615516235086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,842 miles (+7,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,842 miles
    Test number
    487265235020
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,641 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    659011934051
    • NoteN/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

  17. Fail85,641 miles (+8,460)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    127161134433
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

  18. Pass77,181 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    237017433042
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail77,181 miles (+11,755)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    838377433028
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass65,426 miles (+11,127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,426 miles
    Test number
    408733362024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,299 miles (+10,252)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    779905151068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,047 miles (+11,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    840838560091
    • 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)

  23. Pass32,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,733 miles
    Test number
    694771469038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT06 MGO

Does LT06 MGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT06 MGO is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT06 MGO?
The MOT on LT06 MGO is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT06 MGO done?
LT06 MGO was recorded at 184,126 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,774 miles a year.
Has LT06 MGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT06 MGO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LT06 MGO 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 LT06 MGO find?
LT06 MGO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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