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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

LX02 UVKMOT history

LX02 UVK is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2024
Mileage
162,417 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 UVK
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
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 UVK was last recorded at 162,417 miles on 11 May 2023, 2,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,716 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,701 miles
Average per year
6,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,417 miles
  • 2022 – 159,716 miles
  • 2021 – 158,487 miles
  • 2020 – 156,982 miles
  • 2019 – 150,512 miles
  • 2018 – 140,930 miles
  • 2017 – 132,951 miles
  • 2016 – 127,471 miles
  • 2015 – 124,183 miles
  • 2014 – 115,874 miles
  • 2013 – 107,866 miles
  • 2012 – 102,071 miles
  • 2011 – 93,195 miles
  • 2010 – 88,023 miles
  • 2009 – 82,093 miles
  • 2008 – 72,390 miles
  • 2007 – 61,876 miles
  • 2006 – 49,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,417 miles
    Test number
    767115258673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail162,417 miles (+2,701)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,417 miles
    Test number
    152167349303
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass159,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,716 miles
    Test number
    701711502677
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail159,716 miles (+1,229)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,716 miles
    Test number
    487108575342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass158,487 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    158,487 miles
    Test number
    415139715332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,982 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,982 miles
    Test number
    754986462786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Pass150,512 miles (+9,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,512 miles
    Test number
    432523631313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass140,930 miles (+7,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,930 miles
    Test number
    852471275227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass132,951 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,951 miles
    Test number
    497833912442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,471 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,471 miles
    Test number
    379980227274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,183 miles
    Test number
    488432165193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    399220665109
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass115,874 miles (+8,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,874 miles
    Test number
    606200074146
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass107,866 miles (+5,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,866 miles
    Test number
    269643173106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass102,071 miles (+8,876)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,071 miles
    Test number
    797531182108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
  16. Pass93,195 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,195 miles
    Test number
    339953681133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,023 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,023 miles
    Test number
    294375970404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,093 miles (+26)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    463292689052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  19. Fail82,067 miles (+9,677)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    460979379068
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  20. Pass72,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    352533578070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,382 miles (+10,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    103653378055
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  22. Pass61,876 miles (+12,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    552450887099
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass49,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    511219466010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 UVK

Does LX02 UVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 UVK expired on 13 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 UVK?
The MOT on LX02 UVK expired on 13 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 UVK done?
LX02 UVK was recorded at 162,417 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 6,566 miles a year.
Has LX02 UVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 UVK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LX02 UVK 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 UVK find?
LX02 UVK passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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