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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX52 RURMOT history

LX52 RUR is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,261 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 RUR
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
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 RUR was last recorded at 65,261 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,966 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
2,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,261 miles
  • 2022 – 64,966 miles
  • 2021 – 64,469 miles
  • 2020 – 63,615 miles
  • 2019 – 62,775 miles
  • 2018 – 60,676 miles
  • 2017 – 59,027 miles
  • 2016 – 57,648 miles
  • 2015 – 55,239 miles
  • 2014 – 51,749 miles
  • 2013 – 48,014 miles
  • 2012 – 43,603 miles
  • 2011 – 40,920 miles
  • 2010 – 37,557 miles
  • 2009 – 34,000 miles
  • 2008 – 29,954 miles
  • 2007 – 22,979 miles
  • 2006 – 18,088 miles
  • 2005 – 14,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,261 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,261 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    757346550554
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail65,261 miles (+295)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    233413872469
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,966 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,966 miles
    Test number
    347655756365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,469 miles (+854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    242696355451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    796748984970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,615 miles (+840)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    384053139530
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass62,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    732856350654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,775 miles (+2,099)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    178948702059
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking correctly on every attempt (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass60,676 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    484932807366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    466704280764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail59,027 miles (+1,379)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    884250512670
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass57,648 miles (+2,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,648 miles
    Test number
    575561491377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass55,239 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    469318175512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,749 miles (+3,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    325917664436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,014 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    395072753223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,603 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,603 miles
    Test number
    126841062228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,920 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,920 miles
    Test number
    356219151289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,557 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    220717650271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,000 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,000 miles
    Test number
    253644059253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,954 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    150134758253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    382897557486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,979 miles (+4,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    730737457249
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Fail18,088 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,088 miles
    Test number
    330896956252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass18,088 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,088 miles
    Test number
    451706256224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,797 miles
    Test number
    513303745276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,797 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,797 miles
    Test number
    610323845260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about LX52 RUR

Does LX52 RUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 RUR is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 RUR?
The MOT on LX52 RUR is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 RUR done?
LX52 RUR was recorded at 65,261 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,500 miles a year.
Has LX52 RUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 RUR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 RUR 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 RUR find?
LX52 RUR passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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