BMW 525
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
M5 LVPMOT history
M5 LVP is a red petrol BMW 525 first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,162 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 128,162 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,506 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LVP was last recorded at 128,162 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 1,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 126,811 miles · 4 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,351 miles
- Average per year
- 4,506 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 128,162 miles
- 2023 – 126,811 miles
- 2022 – 125,989 miles
- 2021 – 123,968 miles
- 2020 – 122,053 miles
- 2019 – 120,880 miles
- 2018 – 113,780 miles
- 2017 – 110,287 miles
- 2015 – 106,899 miles
- 2014 – 102,744 miles
- 2013 – 100,768 miles
- 2012 – 92,650 miles
- 2011 – 84,937 miles
- 2010 – 76,844 miles
- 2009 – 66,994 miles
- 2008 – 56,793 miles
- 2007 – 51,356 miles
- 2006 – 46,871 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front ride height device connected to suspension is damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,162 miles (+1,351)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 128,162 miles
- Test number
- 499767601526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,811 miles (+822)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 126,811 miles
- Test number
- 526520184447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,989 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 125,989 miles
- Test number
- 893413782504
- AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted
Pass123,968 miles (+1,915)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 123,968 miles
- Test number
- 955296201232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,053 miles (+1,173)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 122,053 miles
- Test number
- 978902388509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,880 miles (+7,100)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,880 miles
- Test number
- 634655659722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,780 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 113,780 miles
- Test number
- 953767579075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front ride height device connected to suspension is damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail113,780 miles (+3,493)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,780 miles
- Test number
- 117139100838
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front ride height device connected to suspension is damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass110,287 miles (+3,388)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 110,287 miles
- Test number
- 263702038926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,899 miles (+4,155)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 106,899 miles
- Test number
- 150390916569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,744 miles (+1,976)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 102,744 miles
- Test number
- 446646194266
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f calliper has misting of oil
Pass100,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 100,768 miles
- Test number
- 109142603361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,768 miles (+8,118)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,768 miles
- Test number
- 708512603361
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass92,650 miles (+7,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 92,650 miles
- Test number
- 749636292288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,937 miles (+8,093)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 84,937 miles
- Test number
- 856838781237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass76,844 miles (+9,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 76,844 miles
- Test number
- 150135090259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,994 miles (+10,201)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 66,994 miles
- Test number
- 711238389273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,793 miles (+5,437)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 56,793 miles
- Test number
- 673208898216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,356 miles (+4,485)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 51,356 miles
- Test number
- 900659397211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,871 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 46,871 miles
- Test number
- 923324596234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about M5 LVP
- Does M5 LVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 LVP expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LVP?
- The MOT on M5 LVP expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 LVP done?
- M5 LVP was recorded at 128,162 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
- Has M5 LVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LVP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on M5 LVP 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 M5 LVP find?
- M5 LVP passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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