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BMW

525 · Black

LB05 FVA
MOTValid
MOT due25 Jul 2026
First reg18 Jun 2005
Mileage142,725 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 August 2025.

PASSED · 26 Jul 2025
Test date26 Jul 2025
Expiry25 Jul 2026
Test number959795045216
Mileage142,725 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 18 Jun 2024
Test date18 Jun 2024
Expiry17 Jun 2025
Test number267066995879
Mileage137,317 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2023
Test date19 May 2023
Expiry18 May 2024
Test number518653403946
Mileage133,136 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 16 May 2022
Test date16 May 2022
Expiry15 May 2023
Test number359601147451
Mileage129,780 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2021
Test date25 Jan 2021
Expiry1 Feb 2022
Test number323695125996
Mileage126,238 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorycentre stop lamp inoperative
FAILED · 22 Jan 2021
Test date22 Jan 2021
Expiry—
Test number254243251721
Mileage126,238 mi
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorycentre stop lamp inoperative
PASSED · 24 Jan 2020
Test date24 Jan 2020
Expiry1 Feb 2021
Test number244563761286
Mileage119,417 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 24 Jan 2020
Test date24 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number599184061313
Mileage119,417 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry1 Feb 2020
Test number967760119121
Mileage112,999 mi
FAILED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry—
Test number635742604656
Mileage112,999 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
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))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Jan 2018
Test date3 Jan 2018
Expiry1 Feb 2019
Test number261316752540
Mileage106,956 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Jan 2017
Test date9 Jan 2017
Expiry1 Feb 2018
Test number208428065784
Mileage98,713 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 6 Jan 2016
Test date6 Jan 2016
Expiry1 Feb 2017
Test number575686017748
Mileage90,870 mi
AdvisoryVehicle undertrays and engine covers fitted
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread and wearing low on inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread
PASSED · 7 Jan 2015
Test date7 Jan 2015
Expiry1 Feb 2016
Test number508987805079
Mileage84,622 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 7 Jan 2014
Test date7 Jan 2014
Expiry1 Feb 2015
Test number885177904023
Mileage79,334 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 9 Jan 2013
Test date9 Jan 2013
Expiry1 Feb 2014
Test number378219203061
Mileage73,277 mi
FAILED · 8 Jan 2013
Test date8 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number847618203047
Mileage73,277 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre perishing
PASSED · 5 Jan 2012
Test date5 Jan 2012
Expiry1 Feb 2013
Test number146565702499
Mileage67,049 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 Jan 2011
Test date19 Jan 2011
Expiry1 Feb 2012
Test number796009011092
Mileage62,399 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2010
Test date28 Jan 2010
Expiry1 Feb 2011
Test number694908620044
Mileage57,578 mi
PASSED · 2 Feb 2009
Test date2 Feb 2009
Expiry1 Feb 2010
Test number204913139028
Mileage51,174 mi
User Enteredunder trays fitted full length of vehicle
PASSED · 2 Jun 2008
Test date2 Jun 2008
Expiry18 Jun 2009
Test number344324258186
Mileage44,137 mi