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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LT52 ECDMOT history

LT52 ECD is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 16 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LT52 ECD silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,543 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 ECD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 ECD was last recorded at 98,543 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,534 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,543 miles
  • 2022 – 98,524 miles
  • 2020 – 98,021 miles
  • 2018 – 95,523 miles
  • 2017 – 82,808 miles
  • 2016 – 80,614 miles
  • 2015 – 78,568 miles
  • 2014 – 76,330 miles
  • 2013 – 75,078 miles
  • 2012 – 72,524 miles
  • 2011 – 72,142 miles
  • 2010 – 60,117 miles
  • 2009 – 42,332 miles
  • 2007 – 16,175 miles
  • 2006 – 14,898 miles
  • 2005 – 12,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,543 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,543 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    254271425358
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail98,534 miles (+10)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    758396874386
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass98,524 miles (+503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    448324606124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm

  4. Pass98,021 miles (+2,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    300612582760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass95,523 miles (+12,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    150436497535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,808 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    389083118825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,614 miles (+2,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,614 miles
    Test number
    570334340939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass78,568 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    257215075088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,564 miles (+2,234)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    717680275018
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass76,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    495299964018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail76,330 miles (+1,252)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    548449864031
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass75,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    736350173043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail75,078 miles (+2,554)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    945310673097
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass72,524 miles (+66)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,524 miles
    Test number
    605339662066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail72,458 miles (+316)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    146306462495
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass72,142 miles (+12,025)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,142 miles
    Test number
    495492931107
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn corroded

  17. Pass60,117 miles (+17,785)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,117 miles
    Test number
    302009630029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,332 miles (+26,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    372217249003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,175 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,175 miles
    Test number
    941799427206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,898 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,898 miles
    Test number
    844896676220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,271 miles
    Test number
    821074785200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 ECD

Does LT52 ECD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 ECD is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 ECD?
The MOT on LT52 ECD is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 ECD done?
LT52 ECD was recorded at 98,543 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,231 miles a year.
Has LT52 ECD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 ECD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 ECD 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 LT52 ECD find?
LT52 ECD passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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