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2004 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration LR04CLX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 10 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,364 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 69,364 MI
11 Jun 202630 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 69,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,382 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,002 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,624 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,624 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,103 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,065 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,065 MI
11 Jun 202628 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,062 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,839 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,375 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202622 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,177 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,055 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,937 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,990 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,193 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,399 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,114 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,042 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,877 MI
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LR04CLX was registered on 2004-03-11
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