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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LB55 GVJMOT history

LB55 GVJ is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
132,064 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GVJ was last recorded at 132,064 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 1,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2014: 71,909 miles, lower than 110,043 miles on 30 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,399 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,665 miles
Average per year
7,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,064 miles
  • 2024 – 130,399 miles
  • 2023 – 128,805 miles
  • 2021 – 125,079 miles
  • 2020 – 107,101 miles
  • 2019 – 104,896 miles
  • 2018 – 99,418 miles
  • 2017 – 91,433 miles
  • 2016 – 85,347 miles
  • 2015 – 78,811 miles
  • 2014 – 71,909 miles
  • 2013 – 110,043 miles
  • 2012 – 47,517 miles
  • 2011 – 35,370 miles
  • 2010 – 25,453 miles
  • 2009 – 16,465 miles
  • 2008 – 4,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,064 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,064 miles (+1,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,064 miles
    Test number
    586975326713
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass130,399 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,399 miles
    Test number
    160862962383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,805 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,805 miles
    Test number
    216548356965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass125,079 miles (+17,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,079 miles
    Test number
    707810779024
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

  5. Pass107,101 miles (+2,205)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    214350353246
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass104,896 miles (+5,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    422905458025
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S+O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,418 miles (+7,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    679638765036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass91,433 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    779729875902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,347 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    775990286388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

  10. Pass78,811 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,811 miles
    Test number
    442122339822
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  11. Pass71,909 miles (-38,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    607789284207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass110,043 miles (+62,526)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    449124733421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

  13. Pass47,517 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    788955422026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail47,513 miles (+12,143)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    319814822000
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in tread.

  15. Pass35,370 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,370 miles
    Test number
    438014931063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,453 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    743749710006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,465 miles
    Test number
    914755519019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,455 miles (+11,705)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,455 miles
    Test number
    424505019026
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass4,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    4,750 miles
    Test number
    293187758059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GVJ

Does LB55 GVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GVJ expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GVJ?
The MOT on LB55 GVJ expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GVJ done?
LB55 GVJ was recorded at 132,064 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 7,304 miles a year.
Has LB55 GVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GVJ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on LB55 GVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 GVJ find?
LB55 GVJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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