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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 LVYMOT history

LB55 LVY is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
139,867 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LVY was last recorded at 139,867 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 1,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,669 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,198 miles
Average per year
6,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,867 miles
  • 2021 – 138,669 miles
  • 2020 – 137,960 miles
  • 2019 – 135,979 miles
  • 2018 – 133,204 miles
  • 2017 – 129,226 miles
  • 2016 – 125,116 miles
  • 2015 – 120,980 miles
  • 2014 – 96,256 miles
  • 2012 – 82,765 miles
  • 2011 – 68,785 miles
  • 2009 – 57,890 miles
  • 2008 – 44,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,867 miles
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,867 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,867 miles
    Test number
    397320383198
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  2. Pass138,669 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,669 miles
    Test number
    488155969577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,656 miles (+696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,656 miles
    Test number
    290230045380
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,960 miles (+1,981)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,960 miles
    Test number
    774290714319
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,979 miles (+2,775)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,979 miles
    Test number
    441352987560
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass133,204 miles (+3,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,204 miles
    Test number
    118932215781
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust downpipe in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,226 miles (+4,110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,226 miles
    Test number
    851181902498
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass125,116 miles (+109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,116 miles
    Test number
    696634344496
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail125,007 miles (+4,027)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    205073847617
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass120,980 miles (+24,724)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,980 miles
    Test number
    236242175039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,256 miles (+13,491)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,256 miles
    Test number
    115872344069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass82,765 miles (+6,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,765 miles
    Test number
    686591112366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,074 miles (+7,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    399338862043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass68,785 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    599980421045
    • NoteRear disc rust

  15. Fail68,784 miles (+10,894)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    175629411028
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear disc rust

  16. Pass57,890 miles (+13,097)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    983781659343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,793 miles
    Test number
    830428458325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,793 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,793 miles
    Test number
    260293758370
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB55 LVY

Does LB55 LVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LVY expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LVY?
The MOT on LB55 LVY expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LVY done?
LB55 LVY was recorded at 139,867 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 6,681 miles a year.
Has LB55 LVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LVY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 LVY 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 LB55 LVY find?
LB55 LVY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: non obligatory mirror damaged.

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