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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,497 cc

LV10 USBMOT history

LV10 USB is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 152,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,645 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LV10 USB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LV10 USB was last recorded at 152,645 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 12,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2017: 36,967 miles, lower than 82,140 miles on 24 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,811 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,834 miles
Average per year
9,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,645 miles
  • 2024 – 139,811 miles
  • 2023 – 123,236 miles
  • 2022 – 116,460 miles
  • 2021 – 112,521 miles
  • 2020 – 107,272 miles
  • 2019 – 103,485 miles
  • 2018 – 96,619 miles
  • 2017 – 36,967 miles
  • 2016 – 82,140 miles
  • 2015 – 62,089 miles
  • 2014 – 52,165 miles
  • 2013 – 38,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,645 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,645 miles (+12,834)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,645 miles
    Test number
    403966759160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,811 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    913848693483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,095 miles
    Test number
    306040989025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail132,095 miles (+8,859)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,095 miles
    Test number
    386285713485
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,236 miles (+6,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,236 miles
    Test number
    106460609431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass116,460 miles (+3,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    825866665954
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  7. Pass112,521 miles (+5,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,521 miles
    Test number
    627372204593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,272 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    885471170926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,485 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    103,485 miles
    Test number
    787527890335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,619 miles (+59,652)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    260252494132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,967 miles (-45,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,967 miles
    Test number
    232636739676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,140 miles
    Test number
    430927813436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,140 miles (+20,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,140 miles
    Test number
    992229658149
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass62,089 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,089 miles
    Test number
    748044225071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,165 miles (+13,537)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    936350734132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,628 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    167192503116
    • NoteN/s/r o/s/f jacking blocks missing & under trim damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut in tread
  17. Fail38,628 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    449902903123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r o/s/f jacking blocks missing & under trim damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut in tread

Questions about LV10 USB

Does LV10 USB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LV10 USB is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LV10 USB?
The MOT on LV10 USB is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LV10 USB done?
LV10 USB was recorded at 152,645 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,083 miles a year.
Has LV10 USB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LV10 USB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LV10 USB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LV10 USB find?
LV10 USB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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