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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration LS55HXF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 30 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 233,879 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 228,059 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2025 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 221,802 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202625 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 215,865 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 210,060 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Undertrays fitted
- Sill covers fitted
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 210,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Undertrays fitted
- Sill covers fitted
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,864 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 199,212 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 199,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,941 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 191,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,839 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wishbone front bushes becoming unbonded
- o/s/f outer anti roll bar link slight play
- o/s/f wishbone play in lower ball joint
- play in rear wheel bearings
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 176,228 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides arm to hub (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 176,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides arm to hub (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 170,153 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016 6 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 162,555 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,339 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,984 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,311 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,364 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
20 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
23 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,649 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
22 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 99,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,908 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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LS55HXF was registered on 2005-11-25
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