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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

T3 LWRMOT history

T3 LWR is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 7 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
145,715 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LWR was last recorded at 145,715 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,707 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,715 miles
  • 2023 – 138,493 miles
  • 2022 – 131,083 miles
  • 2021 – 122,964 miles
  • 2020 – 112,602 miles
  • 2019 – 107,310 miles
  • 2018 – 101,831 miles
  • 2017 – 94,844 miles
  • 2016 – 91,259 miles
  • 2015 – 83,356 miles
  • 2014 – 77,437 miles
  • 2013 – 72,004 miles
  • 2012 – 66,176 miles
  • 2011 – 60,657 miles
  • 2010 – 54,133 miles
  • 2009 – 46,749 miles
  • 2008 – 41,506 miles
  • 2007 – 32,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,715 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,715 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,715 miles
    Test number
    998075895284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail145,707 miles (+7,214)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,707 miles
    Test number
    986831049732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass138,493 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,493 miles
    Test number
    243359052995
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail138,487 miles (+7,404)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,487 miles
    Test number
    141932482455
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,083 miles (+8,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,083 miles
    Test number
    426129669982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,964 miles
    Test number
    989698257948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cuts to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded outer fascia

  7. Fail122,964 miles (+10,362)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,964 miles
    Test number
    184435570256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cuts to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded outer fascia

  8. Pass112,602 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,602 miles
    Test number
    255642554150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,310 miles (+5,479)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    162037329472
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,831 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    527909440033
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail101,831 miles (+6,987)1 dangerous4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    153344552914
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass94,844 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    182046224591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 235/45/17W
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

  13. Fail94,844 miles (+3,585)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    465252369729
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance AND SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 235/45/17W
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

  14. Pass91,259 miles (+7,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    116346298558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear air springs perished
    • AdvisoryDiff pinion seal leaking

  15. Pass83,356 miles (+5,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    686915820290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,437 miles (+5,433)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    358935394498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle has oil leak

  17. Pass72,004 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    558561893231
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • NoteSigns of wear on both the front brake discs
    • NoteSlight damage to the offside indicator wing repeater

  18. Fail72,004 miles (+5,828)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    146681593285
    • FailureTie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • NoteSigns of wear on both the front brake discs
    • NoteSlight damage to the offside indicator wing repeater

  19. Pass66,176 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    517003682268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,657 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,657 miles
    Test number
    815590781262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,133 miles (+7,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    111624890284
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail46,749 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,749 miles
    Test number
    193826589249
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  23. Pass46,749 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,749 miles
    Test number
    543746189269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,506 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,506 miles
    Test number
    352455598417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    340299797213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LWR

Does T3 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 LWR expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 LWR?
The MOT on T3 LWR expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 LWR done?
T3 LWR was recorded at 145,715 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 6,618 miles a year.
Has T3 LWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LWR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 LWR 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 T3 LWR find?
T3 LWR passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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