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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LE05 BHAMOT history

LE05 BHA is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,123 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BHA was last recorded at 153,123 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2016: 62,487 miles, lower than 96,330 miles on 7 Jul 2015.

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
153,123 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,123 miles
  • 2025 – 140,945 miles
  • 2024 – 117,173 miles
  • 2023 – 101,614 miles
  • 2022 – 86,707 miles
  • 2021 – 70,790 miles
  • 2020 – 70,226 miles
  • 2019 – 69,582 miles
  • 2016 – 62,487 miles
  • 2015 – 96,330 miles
  • 2014 – 89,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,123 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,123 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,123 miles
    Test number
    570474512197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail153,123 miles (+12,178)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,123 miles
    Test number
    531856552354
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,945 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,945 miles
    Test number
    995806749344
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,945 miles (+23,772)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,945 miles
    Test number
    846293979665
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,173 miles (+15,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,173 miles
    Test number
    840142280072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,614 miles (+14,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    781701666208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    771376792768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,707 miles (+15,917)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    459729713241
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,790 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,790 miles
    Test number
    720118820452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,226 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    623576442229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,582 miles
    Test number
    745183640707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,582 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,582 miles
    Test number
    265674632027
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass108,322 km (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,322 km
    Test number
    630717103826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,555 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,555 km
    Test number
    914772599890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    425617112816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,487 miles (-33,843)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    487640570252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass96,330 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    728868885165
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail96,328 miles (+6,366)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    788067185109
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass89,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    306264904275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 BHA

Does LE05 BHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 BHA is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BHA?
The MOT on LE05 BHA is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 BHA done?
LE05 BHA was recorded at 153,123 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,281 miles a year.
Has LE05 BHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BHA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE05 BHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE05 BHA find?
LE05 BHA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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