BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
LX52 VUWMOT history
LX52 VUW is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,377 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 173,377 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 VUW
- 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 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 VUW was last recorded at 173,377 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,581 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,796 miles
- Average per year
- 6,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,377 miles
- 2025 – 171,581 miles
- 2024 – 169,144 miles
- 2023 – 166,895 miles
- 2022 – 162,692 miles
- 2021 – 159,133 miles
- 2020 – 156,659 miles
- 2019 – 153,721 miles
- 2018 – 145,188 miles
- 2017 – 137,320 miles
- 2016 – 129,643 miles
- 2015 – 119,795 miles
- 2014 – 107,917 miles
- 2013 – 90,103 miles
- 2012 – 79,047 miles
- 2011 – 76,725 miles
- 2010 – 69,906 miles
- 2009 – 62,753 miles
- 2008 – 57,382 miles
- 2007 – 50,842 miles
- 2006 – 45,410 miles
- 2005 – 36,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,377 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear diff - leaking oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,377 miles (+1,796)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 173,377 miles
- Test number
- 458991929680
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,581 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 171,581 miles
- Test number
- 666366475960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,574 miles (+2,430)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,574 miles
- Test number
- 327791350894
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear sub frame mounting has excessive play on all four bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,144 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 169,144 miles
- Test number
- 478713935948
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,895 miles (+4,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 166,895 miles
- Test number
- 455419223021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,692 miles (+3,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 162,692 miles
- Test number
- 703973864645
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,133 miles (+2,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 159,133 miles
- Test number
- 663618932787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,659 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 156,659 miles
- Test number
- 472902558817
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,721 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 153,721 miles
- Test number
- 794832034279
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear diff - leaking oil
Fail153,720 miles (+8,532)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,720 miles
- Test number
- 982585716717
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear diff - leaking oil
Pass145,188 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 145,188 miles
- Test number
- 946752124134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail145,186 miles (+7,866)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,186 miles
- Test number
- 329361271873
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass137,320 miles (+7,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,320 miles
- Test number
- 642368133996
- AdvisorySlight engine and diff oil leak
Pass129,643 miles (+9,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 129,643 miles
- Test number
- 900622602603
- AdvisoryOilleak
Pass119,795 miles (+1,254)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 119,795 miles
- Test number
- 232544614148
- Advisory2 front tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Where hose goes into pump (2.3.3b)
Fail118,541 miles (+10,624)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,541 miles
- Test number
- 897713405244
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteNearside wing repeater lense damaged
Pass107,917 miles (+17,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 107,917 miles
- Test number
- 476125924239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass90,103 miles (+11,056)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 90,103 miles
- Test number
- 796551053069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,047 miles (+2,322)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 79,047 miles
- Test number
- 207074142052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,725 miles (+6,819)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 76,725 miles
- Test number
- 829163261248
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel cap seal beginning to deteriorate
Pass69,906 miles (+7,153)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,906 miles
- Test number
- 131917760201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,753 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,753 miles
- Test number
- 151655649299
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass62,753 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 62,753 miles
- Test number
- 304505749487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,382 miles (+6,540)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 57,382 miles
- Test number
- 310419468257
- NoteADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES.
- NoteADVISE - WINDSCREEN DAMAGED.
Pass50,842 miles (+5,432)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 50,842 miles
- Test number
- 364499167229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,410 miles (+8,633)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 45,410 miles
- Test number
- 304169866229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 36,777 miles
- Test number
- 324630675291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 VUW
- Does LX52 VUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 VUW is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 VUW?
- The MOT on LX52 VUW is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX52 VUW done?
- LX52 VUW was recorded at 173,377 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 6,518 miles a year.
- Has LX52 VUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 VUW has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX52 VUW 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 VUW find?
- LX52 VUW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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