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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB05 YWJMOT history

LB05 YWJ is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
174,800 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YWJ was last recorded at 174,800 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 7,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,862 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,938 miles
Average per year
9,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,800 miles
  • 2021 – 166,862 miles
  • 2020 – 158,071 miles
  • 2019 – 151,766 miles
  • 2018 – 142,977 miles
  • 2017 – 129,305 miles
  • 2016 – 121,240 miles
  • 2015 – 97,673 miles
  • 2014 – 82,340 miles
  • 2013 – 63,171 miles
  • 2012 – 58,201 miles
  • 2011 – 53,230 miles
  • 2010 – 48,164 miles
  • 2009 – 42,266 miles
  • 2008 – 34,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,800 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 tyre is close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake discs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,800 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,800 miles
    Test number
    688977342952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,862 miles (+8,791)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,862 miles
    Test number
    413390672852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,071 miles (+6,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,071 miles
    Test number
    428285676626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass151,766 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,766 miles
    Test number
    454065137366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,977 miles (+13,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,977 miles
    Test number
    400954373685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass129,305 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,305 miles
    Test number
    843068239870
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
  7. Fail129,300 miles (+8,060)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,300 miles
    Test number
    235581157467
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
  8. Pass121,240 miles (+9,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    341902203110
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses perishing
  9. Pass111,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,403 miles
    Test number
    213433931434
    • 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)
  10. Fail111,403 miles (+13,730)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,403 miles
    Test number
    859237782397
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)
  11. Pass97,673 miles (+15,333)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,673 miles
    Test number
    108912315002
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass82,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    128453114027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail82,340 miles (+19,169)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    168171614001
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass63,171 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    595534313086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    188647482075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,201 miles (+4,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    836737282051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass53,230 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    949158151120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,164 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    332127000471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,266 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    123288299125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,752 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,752 miles
    Test number
    250055468485
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteN/S REAR TYRE 2MM
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE 2.5MM

Questions about LB05 YWJ

Does LB05 YWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 YWJ expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YWJ?
The MOT on LB05 YWJ expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 YWJ done?
LB05 YWJ was recorded at 174,800 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 9,022 miles a year.
Has LB05 YWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YWJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LB05 YWJ 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 YWJ find?
LB05 YWJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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