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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LX54 AYWMOT history

LX54 AYW is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

LX54 AYW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
173,170 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 AYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 AYW was last recorded at 173,170 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 7,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,731 miles · 10 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
7,439 miles
Average per year
9,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 173,170 miles
  • 2020 – 165,731 miles
  • 2019 – 157,937 miles
  • 2018 – 146,986 miles
  • 2017 – 130,917 miles
  • 2016 – 112,384 miles
  • 2015 – 99,130 miles
  • 2014 – 95,032 miles
  • 2013 – 88,516 miles
  • 2012 – 76,744 miles
  • 2011 – 67,046 miles
  • 2010 – 56,297 miles
  • 2009 – 47,998 miles
  • 2008 – 39,008 miles
  • 2007 – 36,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,170 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,170 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,170 miles
    Test number
    109234373510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,731 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,731 miles
    Test number
    725609791329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,937 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,937 miles
    Test number
    941892744110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,986 miles (+16,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,986 miles
    Test number
    391741800072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,917 miles (+160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    717779099891
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail130,757 miles (+18,373)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,757 miles
    Test number
    531783277984
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass112,384 miles (+201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,384 miles
    Test number
    959259430462
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail112,183 miles (+13,053)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    868540131097
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass99,130 miles (+4,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    516831765141
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low tread depth [2mm].

  10. Pass95,032 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    297965174158
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail95,032 miles (+25)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    566565974115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Fail95,007 miles (+6,491)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    625149864164
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads wearing low

  13. Pass88,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    916821933136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,516 miles (+11,772)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    336830133181
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the outer section

  15. Pass76,744 miles (+9,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    147527742159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass67,046 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    799296341174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,024 miles (+10,727)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,024 miles
    Test number
    867495441167
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail56,297 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,297 miles
    Test number
    330542950191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,297 miles (+8,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,297 miles
    Test number
    954992550198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,998 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    191883359139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    301347968014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,008 miles (+2,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    844477768074
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass36,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    441623307343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LX54 AYW

Does LX54 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 AYW expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 AYW?
The MOT on LX54 AYW expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 AYW done?
LX54 AYW was recorded at 173,170 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 9,737 miles a year.
Has LX54 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 AYW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LX54 AYW 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 LX54 AYW find?
LX54 AYW passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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