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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX52 FUWMOT history

LX52 FUW is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2022.

LX52 FUW silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2023
Mileage
104,240 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2023
Latest MOT test
21 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FUW was last recorded at 104,240 miles on 21 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,240 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,240 miles
  • 2021 – 104,024 miles
  • 2020 – 101,117 miles
  • 2019 – 98,043 miles
  • 2018 – 95,134 miles
  • 2017 – 91,213 miles
  • 2015 – 87,012 miles
  • 2014 – 81,715 miles
  • 2013 – 75,238 miles
  • 2012 – 70,048 miles
  • 2010 – 61,394 miles
  • 2009 – 57,365 miles
  • 2008 – 51,928 miles
  • 2007 – 44,469 miles
  • 2006 – 36,372 miles
  • 2005 – 26,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,240 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Advise parking brake adjustment offside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    909856315549
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,240 miles (+216)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    538273709837
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,024 miles (+2,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,024 miles
    Test number
    324158251429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing/worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,117 miles (+3,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    994184338551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat tray insecure

  5. Pass98,043 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,043 miles
    Test number
    534010270084
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake adjustment offside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail98,040 miles (+2,906)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    546496705798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake adjustment offside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    283060466526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

  8. Fail95,134 miles (+3,921)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    511552630378
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

  9. Pass91,213 miles (+4,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,213 miles
    Test number
    365092827608
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator present.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ~2.5mm remaining. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Fluid level low. (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ~3mm remaining. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass87,012 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,012 miles
    Test number
    348028990177
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail87,012 miles (+5,297)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,012 miles
    Test number
    833693860231
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass81,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    929810854374
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail81,715 miles (+6,477)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    537103544316
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass75,238 miles (+5,190)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    457334443463
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass70,048 miles (+3,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    516232742332
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass66,885 miles (+5,491)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    217248212094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass61,394 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    902927900350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear discs lipped

  18. Fail61,393 miles (+4,028)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    631256600355
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear discs lipped

  19. Pass57,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,365 miles
    Test number
    511516799260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail57,364 miles (+5,436)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    933546199276
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,928 miles (+7,459)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,928 miles
    Test number
    853609488270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  22. Pass44,469 miles (+8,097)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    494601997245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  23. Pass36,372 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,372 miles
    Test number
    982676186270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,843 miles
    Test number
    340809045429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FUW

Does LX52 FUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 FUW expired on 20 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FUW?
The MOT on LX52 FUW expired on 20 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 FUW done?
LX52 FUW was recorded at 104,240 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2022, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
Has LX52 FUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FUW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 FUW 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 LX52 FUW find?
LX52 FUW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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