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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LA55 WNMMOT history

LA55 WNM is a grey petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.

LA55 WNM grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
135,464 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WNM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WNM was last recorded at 135,464 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,356 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
5,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,464 miles
  • 2024 – 130,080 miles
  • 2023 – 125,103 miles
  • 2022 – 121,705 miles
  • 2021 – 116,307 miles
  • 2020 – 109,455 miles
  • 2019 – 105,814 miles
  • 2018 – 101,412 miles
  • 2017 – 97,354 miles
  • 2016 – 92,766 miles
  • 2015 – 88,196 miles
  • 2014 – 84,280 miles
  • 2013 – 78,219 miles
  • 2012 – 70,440 miles
  • 2011 – 62,474 miles
  • 2010 – 55,065 miles
  • 2009 – 41,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,464 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obstructing clear view some itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBonnet struts defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder tray misty with oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Undercover fitted ,obscuring inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • TPMS on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,464 miles (+108)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,464 miles
    Test number
    677524725481
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obstructing clear view some items
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts defective
    • AdvisoryUnder tray misty with oil
  2. Fail135,356 miles (+5,276)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,356 miles
    Test number
    628363731661
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obstructing clear view some items
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts defective
    • AdvisoryUnder tray misty with oil
  3. Pass130,080 miles (+34)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,080 miles
    Test number
    460988548424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted ,obscuring inspection
  4. Fail130,046 miles (+4,943)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,046 miles
    Test number
    450641317809
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted ,obscuring inspection
  5. Pass125,103 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    896547939668
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge ,both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted ,obscuring inspection
  6. Fail125,103 miles (+3,398)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    667884164897
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge ,both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted ,obscuring inspection
  7. Pass121,705 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,705 miles
    Test number
    342253178968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,307 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,307 miles
    Test number
    299473049971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,455 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,455 miles
    Test number
    601008678996
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass105,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    388608096330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,814 miles (+4,402)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    293858175301
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass101,412 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    933029661869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,377 miles (+4,023)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,377 miles
    Test number
    776359481066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass97,354 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,354 miles
    Test number
    895262834649
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass92,766 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    920683324498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,196 miles
    Test number
    569561525031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,196 miles (+3,916)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,196 miles
    Test number
    196710825407
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass84,280 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    886103724047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,219 miles (+7,779)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    225970713088
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass70,440 miles (+7,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,440 miles
    Test number
    295526112005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass62,474 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    856444511026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,065 miles (+13,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    981571020056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass41,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    620776309088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 WNM

Does LA55 WNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 WNM expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WNM?
The MOT on LA55 WNM expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 WNM done?
LA55 WNM was recorded at 135,464 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 5,845 miles a year.
Has LA55 WNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WNM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 WNM 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 LA55 WNM find?
LA55 WNM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: engine under tray fitted obstructing clear view some items; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall, and 5 more.

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