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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration LS55JKZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 05 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 145,768 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front both headlamps faded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 145,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (brake reaction arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front both headlamps faded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,187 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026 10 Jun 202612 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,567 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025 10 Jun 202630 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,743 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023 10 Jun 202629 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,538 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 10 Jun 20262 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,168 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021 10 Jun 202614 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,537 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019 10 Jun 20262 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,367 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202629 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,183 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017 10 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,890 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leaks from engine area
- Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
- Nearside headlight aim low but with-in tolerance
30 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside headlight aim low but with-in tolerance
- Oil leaks from engine area
- Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,594 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 10 Jun 20263 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,026 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,026 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,446 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 10 Jun 202622 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,804 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 10 Jun 202622 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,160 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 10 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,649 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 10 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,819 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 10 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS55JKZ was registered on 2005-12-16
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