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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LT06 OTXMOT history

LT06 OTX is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LT06 OTX silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,125 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT06 OTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT06 OTX was last recorded at 144,125 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 9,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,376 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,749 miles
Average per year
7,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,125 miles
  • 2025 – 134,376 miles
  • 2024 – 122,928 miles
  • 2023 – 117,940 miles
  • 2021 – 112,184 miles
  • 2020 – 109,341 miles
  • 2019 – 106,915 miles
  • 2018 – 86,531 miles
  • 2017 – 74,059 miles
  • 2016 – 64,010 miles
  • 2015 – 55,039 miles
  • 2014 – 47,381 miles
  • 2013 – 40,047 miles
  • 2012 – 31,330 miles
  • 2011 – 26,320 miles
  • 2010 – 22,880 miles
  • 2009 – 20,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,125 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,125 miles (+9,749)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,125 miles
    Test number
    595441843647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,376 miles (+11,448)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,376 miles
    Test number
    885633683549
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,928 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    607396665125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,940 miles (+5,756)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,940 miles
    Test number
    513772904253
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass112,184 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,184 miles
    Test number
    702784930949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,991 miles (+2,650)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    343071232340
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,341 miles (+2,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,341 miles
    Test number
    197086593181
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,915 miles (+20,384)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    629159680875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,531 miles (+12,472)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    646929330170
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,059 miles (+10,049)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    207409366793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    583133313811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,010 miles (+8,971)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    275244327257
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass55,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,039 miles
    Test number
    425139270760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,307 miles (+7,926)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    108548115177
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass47,381 miles (+7,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    359439474224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass40,047 miles (+8,717)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,047 miles
    Test number
    916888473222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,330 miles (+2,770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    735813682265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

  18. Pass28,560 miles (+2,240)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,560 miles
    Test number
    729075942081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,320 miles (+3,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,320 miles
    Test number
    106017471032
    • 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)

  20. Pass22,880 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,880 miles
    Test number
    373233260029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    954893969053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT06 OTX

Does LT06 OTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT06 OTX is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT06 OTX?
The MOT on LT06 OTX is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT06 OTX done?
LT06 OTX was recorded at 144,125 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,264 miles a year.
Has LT06 OTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT06 OTX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LT06 OTX 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 OTX find?
LT06 OTX passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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