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2005 BMW 525
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- Registration LR02PEA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 07 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 208,423 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front jacking point rubbers missing.
- Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 188,179 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 179,230 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 179,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,662 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022 8 Jun 202627 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,133 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021 8 Jun 202611 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,169 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019 8 Jun 202629 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,458 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on edges.
- Engine cover and under trays fitted.
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,734 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018 8 Jun 202610 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight wear in both steering inner tie rods. Small chips in windscreen.
- Offside parking brake not as efficient as nearside (Recommend attention soon)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Benefit of doubt given- Recommend attention very soon (3.7.B.5b)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,395 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017 8 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,486 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202626 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,801 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 8 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,085 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,472 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014 8 Jun 202613 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,615 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,275 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012 8 Jun 20268 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,517 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011 8 Jun 20267 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,580 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2010 8 Jun 20269 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,011 MI
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LR02PEA was registered on 2005-05-09
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