BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LB05 JRUMOT history
LB05 JRU is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,183 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 141,183 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 JRU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 JRU was last recorded at 141,183 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,092 miles · 17 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 91 miles
- Average per year
- 7,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,183 miles
- 2025 – 134,322 miles
- 2024 – 129,482 miles
- 2023 – 120,103 miles
- 2022 – 109,413 miles
- 2021 – 107,437 miles
- 2020 – 106,197 miles
- 2019 – 104,215 miles
- 2018 – 102,282 miles
- 2017 – 101,634 miles
- 2016 – 98,311 miles
- 2015 – 89,997 miles
- 2014 – 82,282 miles
- 2013 – 69,608 miles
- 2012 – 56,354 miles
- 2011 – 44,866 miles
- 2010 – 34,882 miles
- 2009 – 18,901 miles
- 2008 – 12,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,183 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,183 miles (+91)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 141,183 miles
- Test number
- 115325539062
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail141,092 miles (+6,770)5 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,092 miles
- Test number
- 104026342552
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Clamp cracked. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,322 miles (+4,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 134,322 miles
- Test number
- 646899778059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,482 miles (+9,379)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 129,482 miles
- Test number
- 920773144229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,103 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 120,103 miles
- Test number
- 777497134090
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,099 miles (+10,686)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,099 miles
- Test number
- 397914801886
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,413 miles (+1,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 109,413 miles
- Test number
- 631884223841
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,437 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 107,437 miles
- Test number
- 474032644501
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 106,197 miles
- Test number
- 775111463106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,197 miles (+1,982)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,197 miles
- Test number
- 404649963809
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,215 miles (+844)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 104,215 miles
- Test number
- 301665025484
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryHand brake effort close to minimum
Pass103,371 miles (+1,089)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 103,371 miles
- Test number
- 797347382279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bar with two bushes, closest to road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass102,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 102,282 miles
- Test number
- 927599411618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,282 miles (+648)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,282 miles
- Test number
- 495719903881
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass101,634 miles (+3,323)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,634 miles
- Test number
- 904733432153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,311 miles (+1,028)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 98,311 miles
- Test number
- 452704961981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,283 miles (+7,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 97,283 miles
- Test number
- 672286643330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,997 miles (+7,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,997 miles
- Test number
- 209526825188
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,282 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,282 miles
- Test number
- 829213534177
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail82,282 miles (+12,674)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,282 miles
- Test number
- 836482534100
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,608 miles (+13,254)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 69,608 miles
- Test number
- 658253133190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,354 miles (+11,488)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 56,354 miles
- Test number
- 196345532185
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass44,866 miles (+9,984)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 44,866 miles
- Test number
- 929458411140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,882 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,882 miles
- Test number
- 132219690443
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCar fitted with plastic under tray and plastic sill covers
Pass34,882 miles (+15,981)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,882 miles
- Test number
- 321059890005
- NoteCar fitted with plastic under tray and plastic sill covers
Pass18,901 miles (+6,532)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 18,901 miles
- Test number
- 510575669037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 12,369 miles
- Test number
- 480427968073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 JRU
- Does LB05 JRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 JRU is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 JRU?
- The MOT on LB05 JRU is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 JRU done?
- LB05 JRU was recorded at 141,183 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,200 miles a year.
- Has LB05 JRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 JRU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 JRU 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 LB05 JRU find?
- LB05 JRU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.
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