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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

R5 LHNMOT history

R5 LHN is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

R5 LHN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2024
Mileage
156,500 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LHN was last recorded at 156,500 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 12,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,088 miles · 23 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12,412 miles
Average per year
6,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,500 miles
  • 2022 – 144,088 miles
  • 2021 – 132,780 miles
  • 2020 – 129,359 miles
  • 2019 – 126,229 miles
  • 2018 – 122,540 miles
  • 2017 – 119,998 miles
  • 2016 – 115,692 miles
  • 2015 – 111,407 miles
  • 2014 – 107,711 miles
  • 2013 – 98,789 miles
  • 2012 – 87,208 miles
  • 2011 – 69,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,500 miles (+12,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,500 miles
    Test number
    142278950569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,088 miles (+11,308)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,088 miles
    Test number
    853764309355
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass132,780 miles (+3,421)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    329355250369
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass129,359 miles (+3,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,359 miles
    Test number
    419722138995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass126,229 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    575071728916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,540 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,540 miles
    Test number
    262309916482
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail122,537 miles (+2,539)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,537 miles
    Test number
    714018971132
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass119,998 miles (+4,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,998 miles
    Test number
    787707913119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside
  9. Pass115,692 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,692 miles
    Test number
    766085253309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,407 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,407 miles
    Test number
    916218395039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,711 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,711 miles
    Test number
    226697704432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,789 miles (+11,581)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,789 miles
    Test number
    469817813168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,208 miles (+17,277)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,208 miles
    Test number
    695402212184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    947579741038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LHN

Does R5 LHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R5 LHN expired on 3 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R5 LHN?
The MOT on R5 LHN expired on 3 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R5 LHN done?
R5 LHN was recorded at 156,500 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 6,797 miles a year.
Has R5 LHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LHN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on R5 LHN 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 R5 LHN find?
R5 LHN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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