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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,799 cc

LK06 SWNMOT history

LK06 SWN is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LK06 SWN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,434 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 SWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 SWN was last recorded at 99,434 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 10,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2011: 27,737 miles, lower than 68,005 miles on 5 Jul 2010.

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
89,117 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,317 miles
Average per year
5,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,434 miles
  • 2024 – 89,117 miles
  • 2023 – 77,570 miles
  • 2022 – 71,500 miles
  • 2021 – 64,555 miles
  • 2018 – 64,448 miles
  • 2017 – 62,474 miles
  • 2016 – 60,614 miles
  • 2015 – 57,784 miles
  • 2014 – 57,751 miles
  • 2013 – 54,040 miles
  • 2011 – 27,737 miles
  • 2010 – 68,005 miles
  • 2009 – 15,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,434 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,434 miles (+10,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,434 miles
    Test number
    347561075431
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. Pass89,117 miles (+11,547)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,117 miles
    Test number
    787046190983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,570 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    948122168474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,500 miles (+6,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    507049590614
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass64,555 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    177600992799
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass64,448 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,448 miles
    Test number
    402833833725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,446 miles (+1,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    808600352493
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass62,474 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    143353407152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,456 miles (+1,842)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    798957379392
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  10. Pass60,614 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,614 miles
    Test number
    319144498045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,784 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    755810894070
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass57,751 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,751 miles
    Test number
    175388734273
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  13. Fail57,751 miles (+3,711)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,751 miles
    Test number
    157928634276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  14. Pass54,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    156118943347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,184 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,184 km
    Test number
    247633212255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,737 miles (-40,268)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,737 miles
    Test number
    258650491178
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread depth & worn inner tread edges & perishe up !!!
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth !!!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth !!!
  17. Pass68,005 miles (+52,443)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    674446280182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,562 miles
    Test number
    911157959045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK06 SWN

Does LK06 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK06 SWN is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK06 SWN?
The MOT on LK06 SWN is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK06 SWN done?
LK06 SWN was recorded at 99,434 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,014 miles a year.
Has LK06 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 SWN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LK06 SWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK06 SWN find?
LK06 SWN passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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