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2004 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration OV54WLB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,857 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,535 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,973 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,356 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,996 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,464 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- sills corroded
- corrosion at lower sill and floor pan joining areas both nearside and offside
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,488 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,858 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020 30 Jun 20264 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,458 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
4 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,234 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking long pipe to rear (3.6.A.1)
- Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,281 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017 30 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,776 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016 30 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,410 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,727 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2014 30 Jun 202629 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,589 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2012 30 Jun 202614 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,866 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,319 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,156 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2009 30 Jun 202627 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,463 MI
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OV54WLB was registered on 2004-12-22
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