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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y243 LHTMOT history

Y243 LHT is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

Y243 LHT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,888 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 LHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 LHT was last recorded at 149,888 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 13,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,316 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,572 miles
Average per year
4,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,888 miles
  • 2025 – 136,316 miles
  • 2023 – 133,447 miles
  • 2022 – 125,624 miles
  • 2021 – 119,170 miles
  • 2019 – 116,339 miles
  • 2018 – 111,307 miles
  • 2017 – 104,335 miles
  • 2016 – 97,619 miles
  • 2015 – 90,548 miles
  • 2014 – 86,939 miles
  • 2013 – 83,592 miles
  • 2012 – 80,573 miles
  • 2011 – 75,768 miles
  • 2010 – 70,872 miles
  • 2009 – 66,156 miles
  • 2008 – 61,801 miles
  • 2007 – 59,377 miles
  • 2006 – 54,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper split and holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rose bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,888 miles (+13,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,888 miles
    Test number
    661111700555
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper split and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass136,316 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,316 miles
    Test number
    234009894874
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs sill and body corroded

  3. Fail136,307 miles (+2,860)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,307 miles
    Test number
    925124878903
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs sill and underbody corroded

  4. Pass133,447 miles (+7,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,447 miles
    Test number
    505940300974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass125,624 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    125068047573
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  6. Fail125,622 miles (+6,452)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,622 miles
    Test number
    358756545220
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  7. Pass119,170 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,170 miles
    Test number
    934756541516
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit 255/40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail119,167 miles (+2,828)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,167 miles
    Test number
    182518337262
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit 255/40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,339 miles (+5,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    285221293808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,307 miles (+6,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    701274618666
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,335 miles (+6,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,335 miles
    Test number
    564827623535
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear front to back (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass97,619 miles (+7,071)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    605193982489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,548 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    657043935268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    589445044229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail86,939 miles (+3,347)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    786755544287
    • Repaired at testRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass83,592 miles (+3,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    268091993496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass80,573 miles (+4,805)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,573 miles
    Test number
    186131592150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass75,768 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    129403191118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail75,733 miles (+4,861)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,733 miles
    Test number
    709732591140
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass70,872 miles (+4,716)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    694293190179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass66,156 miles (+4,355)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    261178269495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s n/s rear tyres wearing on inside edge

  22. Pass61,801 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    244001778180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass59,377 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    903012377152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    454273076125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 LHT

Does Y243 LHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 LHT is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 LHT?
The MOT on Y243 LHT is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 LHT done?
Y243 LHT was recorded at 149,888 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,830 miles a year.
Has Y243 LHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 LHT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y243 LHT 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 Y243 LHT find?
Y243 LHT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear bumper split and holed; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, and 1 more.

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