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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LT52 JXHMOT history

LT52 JXH is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 16 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
184,164 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 JXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 JXH was last recorded at 184,164 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 24,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,101 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
24,063 miles
Average per year
7,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,164 miles
  • 2024 – 160,101 miles
  • 2023 – 151,135 miles
  • 2022 – 140,711 miles
  • 2021 – 138,811 miles
  • 2020 – 136,048 miles
  • 2019 – 133,228 miles
  • 2018 – 126,451 miles
  • 2017 – 123,348 miles
  • 2016 – 117,165 miles
  • 2015 – 108,222 miles
  • 2014 – 101,293 miles
  • 2013 – 94,200 miles
  • 2012 – 87,527 miles
  • 2011 – 80,462 miles
  • 2010 – 72,141 miles
  • 2009 – 63,177 miles
  • 2008 – 54,846 miles
  • 2007 – 46,195 miles
  • 2006 – 37,469 miles
  • 2005 – 26,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,164 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,164 miles (+24,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,164 miles
    Test number
    234229785419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,101 miles (+8,966)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,101 miles
    Test number
    697758503084
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,135 miles (+10,424)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,135 miles
    Test number
    795476960276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,711 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    741929100807
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,711 miles (+1,900)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    126282195028
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure back arm bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,811 miles (+2,763)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    723718517560
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,048 miles (+2,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,048 miles
    Test number
    565040805144
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,228 miles (+6,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,228 miles
    Test number
    934185684352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    350027609855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,451 miles (+3,103)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    605773742366
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass123,348 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,348 miles
    Test number
    731272763806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,165 miles (+8,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    992111560411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass108,222 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    112608285258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,293 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,293 miles
    Test number
    287110494237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,270 miles (+7,070)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    437069584282
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass94,200 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    618398683202
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail94,200 miles (+6,673)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    365465083280
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass87,527 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,527 miles
    Test number
    137040882230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,462 miles (+8,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    475266881207
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass72,141 miles (+8,964)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    390057680404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  21. Pass63,177 miles (+8,331)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    334339989452
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteOffside rear antiroll bar linkage upper ball joint has slight play

  22. Pass54,846 miles (+8,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    932599588264
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,195 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,195 miles
    Test number
    394130197449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,469 miles (+10,814)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    821635986235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,655 miles
    Test number
    881718685264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 JXH

Does LT52 JXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 JXH expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 JXH?
The MOT on LT52 JXH expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 JXH done?
LT52 JXH was recorded at 184,164 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 7,874 miles a year.
Has LT52 JXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 JXH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LT52 JXH 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 JXH find?
LT52 JXH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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