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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX02 EUKMOT history

LX02 EUK is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,737 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 EUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 EUK was last recorded at 115,737 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 16,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,153 miles · 3 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
16,584 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,737 miles
  • 2019 – 99,153 miles
  • 2018 – 94,197 miles
  • 2017 – 89,272 miles
  • 2016 – 86,138 miles
  • 2015 – 83,727 miles
  • 2014 – 80,172 miles
  • 2013 – 77,701 miles
  • 2012 – 70,639 miles
  • 2011 – 67,068 miles
  • 2010 – 63,846 miles
  • 2009 – 60,298 miles
  • 2008 – 56,056 miles
  • 2007 – 49,620 miles
  • 2006 – 42,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine and the rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    699921600415
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    583124899869
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    538792785002
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,737 miles
    Test number
    133415087505
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (225/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    229186280040
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights are cloudy so there isnt a clear aim (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive all over the engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    717973884444
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine and the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  7. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    439815403445
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine and the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  8. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    288115830806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass99,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    876143372362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail99,153 miles (+4,956)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    121385132734
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass94,197 miles (+4,925)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    857957483235
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s inner tie rod end has play
  12. Pass89,272 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    835823218774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass86,138 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    624841012864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass83,727 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    879298605222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,172 miles (+2,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,172 miles
    Test number
    608883004256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass77,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    645895133200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,701 miles (+7,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    849805433231
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass70,639 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    185816282069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,068 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    418577181062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,846 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    173845380452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,298 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    184236189428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,288 miles (+4,232)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    800628279051
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass56,056 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    184856888013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,620 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    812552187030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    574230886009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 EUK

Does LX02 EUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 EUK expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 EUK?
The MOT on LX02 EUK expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 EUK done?
LX02 EUK was recorded at 115,737 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has LX02 EUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 EUK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX02 EUK 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 LX02 EUK find?
LX02 EUK passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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