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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L55 RNHMOT history

L55 RNH is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 4 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L55 RNH black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
183,237 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 RNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 RNH was last recorded at 183,237 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 4,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,274 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,963 miles
Average per year
6,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,237 miles
  • 2025 – 178,274 miles
  • 2024 – 168,394 miles
  • 2023 – 167,348 miles
  • 2022 – 165,037 miles
  • 2021 – 163,997 miles
  • 2020 – 162,600 miles
  • 2019 – 160,605 miles
  • 2018 – 158,594 miles
  • 2017 – 156,208 miles
  • 2016 – 154,415 miles
  • 2015 – 152,684 miles
  • 2014 – 150,182 miles
  • 2013 – 147,805 miles
  • 2012 – 141,662 miles
  • 2011 – 125,257 miles
  • 2010 – 100,113 miles
  • 2009 – 68,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,237 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,237 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    183,237 miles
    Test number
    229814836175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,274 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    178,274 miles
    Test number
    692429266705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,394 miles (+1,046)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,394 miles
    Test number
    425676978240
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass167,348 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,348 miles
    Test number
    126803946016
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail167,342 miles (+2,305)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,342 miles
    Test number
    756376536235
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass165,037 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,037 miles
    Test number
    264637139391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,997 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,997 miles
    Test number
    352490649657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,600 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,600 miles
    Test number
    130881028429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,549 miles (+1,944)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,549 miles
    Test number
    216005473091
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass160,605 miles (+2,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,605 miles
    Test number
    245317866051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass158,594 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,594 miles
    Test number
    968481619929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,208 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    156,208 miles
    Test number
    397416438577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,415 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    154,415 miles
    Test number
    422828456083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,684 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,684 miles
    Test number
    192750938428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,182 miles (+2,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,182 miles
    Test number
    155690824280
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass147,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    147,805 miles
    Test number
    148654633280
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail147,805 miles (+6,143)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,805 miles
    Test number
    308444733499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass141,662 miles (+16,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,662 miles
    Test number
    179262952221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass125,257 miles (+25,144)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    125,257 miles
    Test number
    755253641271
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass100,113 miles (+31,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,113 miles
    Test number
    351315240280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass68,802 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    464141259299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated

Questions about L55 RNH

Does L55 RNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RNH is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 RNH?
The MOT on L55 RNH is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 RNH done?
L55 RNH was recorded at 183,237 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 6,955 miles a year.
Has L55 RNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 RNH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 RNH 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 L55 RNH find?
L55 RNH passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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