BMW 5 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc
C5 LMBMOT history
C5 LMB is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,940 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 85,940 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 LMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 LMB was last recorded at 85,940 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 3,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,987 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,953 miles
- Average per year
- 4,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,940 miles
- 2025 – 81,987 miles
- 2024 – 78,033 miles
- 2023 – 74,116 miles
- 2022 – 70,206 miles
- 2021 – 66,309 miles
- 2020 – 61,751 miles
- 2019 – 57,593 miles
- 2018 – 50,379 miles
- 2017 – 42,757 miles
- 2016 – 36,149 miles
- 2015 – 34,694 miles
- 2014 – 32,261 miles
- 2013 – 29,948 miles
- 2012 – 27,561 miles
- 2011 – 25,589 miles
- 2010 – 22,079 miles
- 2009 – 18,162 miles
- 2008 – 13,038 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,940 miles
- AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates incorrect spacingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,940 miles (+3,953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 85,940 miles
- Test number
- 340189254178
- AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates incorrect spacing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass81,987 miles (+3,954)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 81,987 miles
- Test number
- 177549390469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Side lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates incorrect spacing
Pass78,033 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 78,033 miles
- Test number
- 386177636214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass74,116 miles (+3,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 74,116 miles
- Test number
- 258361959723
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,206 miles (+3,897)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 70,206 miles
- Test number
- 837451076528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass66,309 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 66,309 miles
- Test number
- 928540103325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass61,751 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 61,751 miles
- Test number
- 872885210500
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail61,751 miles (+4,158)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,751 miles
- Test number
- 307537253791
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,593 miles (+7,214)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,593 miles
- Test number
- 965300112621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,379 miles (+7,622)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 50,379 miles
- Test number
- 111091512786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,757 miles (+6,608)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 42,757 miles
- Test number
- 596470981229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,149 miles (+1,455)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 36,149 miles
- Test number
- 508130110540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,694 miles (+2,433)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 34,694 miles
- Test number
- 676566071758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass32,261 miles (+2,313)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 32,261 miles
- Test number
- 329104514300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,948 miles (+2,387)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 29,948 miles
- Test number
- 458267713461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,561 miles (+1,972)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 27,561 miles
- Test number
- 665156302365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,589 miles (+3,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 25,589 miles
- Test number
- 796009911383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,079 miles (+3,917)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 22,079 miles
- Test number
- 361233620392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,162 miles (+5,124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 18,162 miles
- Test number
- 950844039367
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 13,038 miles
- Test number
- 821532608397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 LMB
- Does C5 LMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LMB is valid until 24 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 LMB?
- The MOT on C5 LMB is valid until 24 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 LMB done?
- C5 LMB was recorded at 85,940 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
- Has C5 LMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 LMB has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on C5 LMB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 LMB find?
- C5 LMB passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front and rear registration plates incorrect spacing; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured.
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