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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LT06 MGUMOT history

LT06 MGU is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LT06 MGU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
161,726 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT06 MGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT06 MGU was last recorded at 161,726 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,855 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,871 miles
Average per year
6,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,726 miles
  • 2025 – 155,855 miles
  • 2024 – 150,580 miles
  • 2023 – 148,020 miles
  • 2022 – 142,518 miles
  • 2021 – 135,989 miles
  • 2020 – 130,770 miles
  • 2019 – 117,606 miles
  • 2018 – 111,576 miles
  • 2017 – 105,633 miles
  • 2016 – 99,494 miles
  • 2015 – 91,690 miles
  • 2014 – 83,743 miles
  • 2013 – 76,862 miles
  • 2012 – 70,990 miles
  • 2011 – 63,520 miles
  • 2010 – 54,029 miles
  • 2009 – 45,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,726 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,726 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,726 miles
    Test number
    695973589537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,855 miles
    Test number
    952158078485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,855 miles (+5,275)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,855 miles
    Test number
    865463120432
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass150,580 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,580 miles
    Test number
    495580501737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,020 miles
    Test number
    858588758332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,020 miles (+5,502)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,020 miles
    Test number
    483834877549
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass142,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,518 miles
    Test number
    305650594508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,518 miles (+6,529)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,518 miles
    Test number
    922477515965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass135,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,989 miles
    Test number
    628373887374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,989 miles (+5,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,989 miles
    Test number
    397466182910
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass130,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,770 miles
    Test number
    482498307740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,770 miles (+13,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,770 miles
    Test number
    684266005023
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass117,606 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,606 miles
    Test number
    885336292163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,576 miles (+5,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,576 miles
    Test number
    270202938490
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass105,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,633 miles
    Test number
    899852522950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,633 miles (+6,139)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,633 miles
    Test number
    602722613171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges

  17. Pass99,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    653885058073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,494 miles (+7,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    133474370147
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  19. Pass91,690 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    266945705002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,743 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,743 miles
    Test number
    328208504080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail83,733 miles (+6,871)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,733 miles
    Test number
    926467404013
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  22. Pass76,862 miles (+5,872)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    956211533054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass70,990 miles (+7,470)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    759428722112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass63,520 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    136924641149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,029 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,029 miles
    Test number
    111469540155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    433577749126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT06 MGU

Does LT06 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT06 MGU is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT06 MGU?
The MOT on LT06 MGU is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT06 MGU done?
LT06 MGU was recorded at 161,726 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 6,877 miles a year.
Has LT06 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT06 MGU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LT06 MGU 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 MGU find?
LT06 MGU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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