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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LA55 WTXMOT history

LA55 WTX is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LA55 WTX 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
191,471 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WTX was last recorded at 191,471 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,183 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,288 miles
Average per year
9,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,471 miles
  • 2025 – 186,183 miles
  • 2024 – 184,584 miles
  • 2023 – 181,394 miles
  • 2022 – 179,607 miles
  • 2021 – 173,860 miles
  • 2019 – 160,226 miles
  • 2018 – 151,592 miles
  • 2017 – 145,183 miles
  • 2016 – 136,383 miles
  • 2015 – 117,757 miles
  • 2014 – 92,659 miles
  • 2013 – 66,714 miles
  • 2012 – 57,420 miles
  • 2011 – 50,400 miles
  • 2010 – 45,097 miles
  • 2009 – 31,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,471 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,471 miles (+5,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    191,471 miles
    Test number
    502440783395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass186,183 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,183 miles
    Test number
    521275683801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,584 miles (+3,190)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,584 miles
    Test number
    454175177876
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,394 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,394 miles
    Test number
    562892116754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,607 miles (+5,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,607 miles
    Test number
    133040122851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass173,860 miles (+13,634)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,860 miles
    Test number
    885696118413
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass160,226 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,226 miles
    Test number
    740585958377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,047 miles (+8,455)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,047 miles
    Test number
    356524813320
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass151,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,592 miles
    Test number
    357019836660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,590 miles (+6,407)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,590 miles
    Test number
    791776778872
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass145,183 miles (+8,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    145,183 miles
    Test number
    836219774678
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass136,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    136,383 miles
    Test number
    193956184673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,377 miles (+18,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,377 miles
    Test number
    812862442252
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass117,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,757 miles
    Test number
    135762470838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,757 miles (+25,098)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,757 miles
    Test number
    867393578424
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass92,659 miles (+25,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    878062344329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,714 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    237762253331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,420 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    255105742339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,400 miles (+5,303)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    147044451307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall protection strip
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on insideedge close to limit

  20. Fail45,097 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,097 miles
    Test number
    562769620326
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyre sidewall protection strips cut

  21. Pass45,097 miles (+13,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,097 miles
    Test number
    672549020311
    • NoteRear tyre sidewall protection strips cut

  22. Pass31,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,630 miles
    Test number
    171358199488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,630 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,630 miles
    Test number
    653058199022
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Questions about LA55 WTX

Does LA55 WTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 WTX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WTX?
The MOT on LA55 WTX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 WTX done?
LA55 WTX was recorded at 191,471 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,195 miles a year.
Has LA55 WTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WTX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LA55 WTX 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 WTX find?
LA55 WTX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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