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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LX55 YYBMOT history

LX55 YYB is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 24 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2024
Mileage
189,557 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YYB was last recorded at 189,557 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,552 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,557 miles
  • 2022 – 183,510 miles
  • 2021 – 170,718 miles
  • 2020 – 149,025 miles
  • 2019 – 144,466 miles
  • 2018 – 135,272 miles
  • 2017 – 128,074 miles
  • 2016 – 119,294 miles
  • 2015 – 109,596 miles
  • 2014 – 94,034 miles
  • 2013 – 82,853 miles
  • 2012 – 72,056 miles
  • 2010 – 52,458 miles
  • 2009 – 31,325 miles
  • 2008 – 29,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,557 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,557 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    189,557 miles
    Test number
    865369090859
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  2. Fail189,552 miles (+6,042)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,552 miles
    Test number
    626811904322
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  3. Pass183,510 miles (+12,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    183,510 miles
    Test number
    738427539020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,718 miles (+21,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    170,718 miles
    Test number
    100904643209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,025 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,025 miles
    Test number
    765440953858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,466 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,466 miles
    Test number
    717478730972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,272 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    438481463904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,074 miles
    Test number
    971197132105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,074 miles (+8,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,074 miles
    Test number
    484418061451
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working All o/s/r lights n/w (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass119,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,294 miles
    Test number
    584178034598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,294 miles (+9,698)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,294 miles
    Test number
    435932826192
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass109,596 miles (+15,562)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    746369625095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass94,034 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    948798924097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,853 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    125694723449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,056 miles (+19,598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    126462332449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,458 miles (+357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    383031430432
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail52,101 miles (+20,776)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    614043020220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass31,325 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,325 miles
    Test number
    482708959082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    510088568218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YYB

Does LX55 YYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 YYB expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YYB?
The MOT on LX55 YYB expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 YYB done?
LX55 YYB was recorded at 189,557 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 10,784 miles a year.
Has LX55 YYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YYB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 YYB 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 LX55 YYB find?
LX55 YYB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; engine cover & under tray fitted.

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