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2005 BMW 525
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- Registration LS55UTF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 19 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,225 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,779 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025 12 Jun 20266 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,479 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024 12 Jun 202615 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,353 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2024 12 Jun 20262 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,676 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,521 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front exhaust clamp broken
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,849 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension lower arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension lower arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,768 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 12 Jun 202625 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,218 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 12 Jun 202625 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,018 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 12 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,067 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,672 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 12 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,325 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,325 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,221 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,769 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 12 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,326 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,956 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
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LS55UTF was registered on 2005-12-16
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