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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 RWYMOT history

LB55 RWY is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 192,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2024
Mileage
192,225 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 RWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 RWY was last recorded at 192,225 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 13,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Dec 2009: 69,756 miles, lower than 70,136 miles on 23 Dec 2008.
  • 17 Oct 2017: 145,510 miles, lower than 234,177 miles on 16 Oct 2017.

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
179,195 miles · 27 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
13,030 miles
Average per year
8,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 192,225 miles
  • 2021 – 179,195 miles
  • 2020 – 171,202 miles
  • 2019 – 161,501 miles
  • 2018 – 151,858 miles
  • 2017 – 145,510 miles
  • 2016 – 142,308 miles
  • 2015 – 138,659 miles
  • 2014 – 134,099 miles
  • 2013 – 116,579 miles
  • 2012 – 108,216 miles
  • 2011 – 98,662 miles
  • 2009 – 69,756 miles
  • 2008 – 70,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,225 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear both sides parking slight low
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,225 miles (+13,030)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,225 miles
    Test number
    998611989868
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides parking slight low
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass179,195 miles (+7,993)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,195 miles
    Test number
    674167728556
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass171,202 miles (+9,701)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,202 miles
    Test number
    599627055987
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass161,501 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,501 miles
    Test number
    213801485820
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever High

  5. Fail161,499 miles (+9,641)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,499 miles
    Test number
    276177197616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever High

  6. Pass151,858 miles (+6,348)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,858 miles
    Test number
    327002495657
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,510 miles (-88,667)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,510 miles
    Test number
    893298541638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail234,177 miles (+91,869)6 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,177 miles
    Test number
    712652639405
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plus small damage centre lower (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTop covers and lower trays fitted

  9. Pass142,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,308 miles
    Test number
    944775232582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail142,308 miles (+3,649)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,308 miles
    Test number
    976079673068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass138,659 miles (+4,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,659 miles
    Test number
    803588555474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass134,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    855110384225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail134,099 miles (+17,520)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    105160584291
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass116,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    539354583209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,578 miles (+8,362)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    787224483274
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass108,216 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    539582482105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    626024851174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,662 miles (+28,906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    886934351106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass69,756 miles (-380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    843198359325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    332958558349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 RWY

Does LB55 RWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 RWY expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 RWY?
The MOT on LB55 RWY expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 RWY done?
LB55 RWY was recorded at 192,225 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 8,703 miles a year.
Has LB55 RWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 RWY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 RWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 RWY find?
LB55 RWY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 4 more.

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