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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

LU02 AVYMOT history

LU02 AVY is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 442,621 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LU02 AVY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
442,621 km
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
53,779 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 AVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 AVY was last recorded at 442,621 km on 27 Jan 2024, 5,889 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
436,732 km · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,889 km
Average per year
53,779 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 442,621 km
  • 2023 – 436,732 km
  • 2022 – 430,873 km
  • 2019 – 201,001 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass442,621 km
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass442,621 km (+5,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    442,621 km
    Test number
    259291062334
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass436,732 km (+5,859)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    436,732 km
    Test number
    807027682273
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass430,873 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    430,873 km
    Test number
    539247925813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass414,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    414,012 miles
    Test number
    284142949713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail414,012 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    414,012 miles
    Test number
    500846465729
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass201,001 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    201,001 km
    Test number
    775460714263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded

  7. Pass242,082 miles (+17,071)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    242,082 miles
    Test number
    313549712153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  8. Pass225,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    225,011 miles
    Test number
    426719967799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Fail225,011 miles (+14,123)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,011 miles
    Test number
    661923501760
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass210,888 miles (+29,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    210,888 miles
    Test number
    446957837544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass181,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    181,018 miles
    Test number
    117940043052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU02 AVY

Does LU02 AVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU02 AVY expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU02 AVY?
The MOT on LU02 AVY expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU02 AVY done?
LU02 AVY was recorded at 442,621 km at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 53,779 km a year.
Has LU02 AVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 AVY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LU02 AVY 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 LU02 AVY find?
LU02 AVY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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