# LC05VTZ — BMW 525 MOT History & Vehicle Check

LC05VTZ is a Silver BMW 525, Diesel (2497cc), first registered 2005-06-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LC05VTZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LC05VTZ |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 525 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2497cc |
| First registered | 2005-06-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-07-08 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 73.91%
- Total defects recorded: 77

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 14:29:13 | PASSED | 137,114 MI | 2026-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2025-07-02 10:26:57 | FAILED | 137,070 MI | — |
| 2024-07-09 16:09:05 | PASSED | 128,350 MI | 2025-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2024-06-25 08:59:49 | FAILED | 128,341 MI | — |
| 2023-05-26 12:27:31 | PASSED | 120,524 MI | 2024-05-30 00:00:00 |
| 2022-05-31 17:41:43 | PASSED | 111,521 MI | 2023-05-30 00:00:00 |
| 2022-05-25 11:39:53 | FAILED | 111,507 MI | — |
| 2021-05-26 11:55:52 | PASSED | 104,743 MI | 2022-05-25 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-29 10:37:39 | PASSED | 104,567 MI | 2021-01-28 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-26 07:29:03 | FAILED | 104,542 MI | — |
| 2018-07-06 12:48:22 | PASSED | 100,613 MI | 2019-07-05 00:00:00 |
| 2017-06-29 11:06:10 | PASSED | 96,601 MI | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-30 11:03:55 | PASSED | 91,711 MI | 2017-07-03 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-23 09:47:00 | PASSED | 83,612 MI | 2016-07-03 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-01 12:22:07 | PASSED | 80,052 MI | 2015-07-03 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-25 09:26:46 | PASSED | 74,164 MI | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-24 11:10:41 | FAILED | 74,160 MI | — |
| 2012-07-04 08:44:29 | PASSED | 68,825 MI | 2013-07-03 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-29 12:25:22 | FAILED | 68,825 MI | — |
| 2011-06-24 10:02:46 | PASSED | 59,469 MI | 2012-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2010-06-09 09:38:43 | PASSED | 48,247 MI | 2011-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2009-06-17 13:01:44 | PASSED | 39,021 MI | 2010-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2008-06-11 14:05:12 | PASSED | 30,145 MI | 2009-06-27 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-07-03 14:29:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: tpm light on
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2025-07-02 10:26:57 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: tpm light on
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2024-07-09 16:09:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: TPM lamp on
- ADVISORY: Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2024-06-25 08:59:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: TPM lamp on
- ADVISORY: Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2022-05-25 11:39:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE HAS LAZY READING
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

**2021-05-26 11:55:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

**2019-07-29 10:37:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

**2019-07-26 07:29:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

**2018-07-06 12:48:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2013-06-24 11:10:41 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2012-07-04 08:44:29 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: covers over door sills
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2012-06-29 12:25:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- USER ENTERED: covers over door sills
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2011-06-24 10:02:46 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyrenear wear indicators
- USER ENTERED: under trays fitted/covers over door sills
- USER ENTERED: front brake pads look low

**2010-06-09 09:38:43 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: under trays fitted
- USER ENTERED: slight wear on front brake discs

**2009-06-17 13:01:44 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LC05VTZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LC05VTZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.