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BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM05 KBFMOT history

LM05 KBF is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LM05 KBF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
207,796 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 KBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 KBF was last recorded at 207,796 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 7,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,126 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,670 miles
Average per year
11,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,796 miles
  • 2025 – 200,126 miles
  • 2024 – 193,128 miles
  • 2021 – 184,914 miles
  • 2020 – 155,816 miles
  • 2019 – 128,894 miles
  • 2018 – 119,317 miles
  • 2017 – 118,535 miles
  • 2015 – 115,293 miles
  • 2013 – 106,163 miles
  • 2012 – 86,747 miles
  • 2011 – 73,203 miles
  • 2010 – 52,061 miles
  • 2009 – 30,390 miles
  • 2008 – 13,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,796 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,796 miles (+7,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    207,796 miles
    Test number
    560625519052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  2. Pass200,126 miles (+6,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,126 miles
    Test number
    985291332181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,128 miles (+8,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,128 miles
    Test number
    273224862989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass184,914 miles (+57)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    184,914 miles
    Test number
    467703717765
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail184,857 miles (+29,041)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,857 miles
    Test number
    433180929977
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass155,816 miles (+26,922)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,816 miles
    Test number
    378723377739
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  7. Pass128,894 miles (+2,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,894 miles
    Test number
    705237130732
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,295 miles
    Test number
    951963883770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,295 miles (+6,978)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,295 miles
    Test number
    419077567581
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass119,317 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,317 miles
    Test number
    578070019768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,535 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,535 miles
    Test number
    796694192856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,531 miles (+3,238)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,531 miles
    Test number
    376653957735
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass115,293 miles (+9,130)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,293 miles
    Test number
    188241434674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,163 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,163 miles
    Test number
    948993093161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail106,162 miles (+19,415)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    179602293186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass86,747 miles (+13,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    618651982178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,203 miles (+335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,203 miles
    Test number
    777112991107
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  18. Fail72,868 miles (+20,807)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    588527581173
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  19. Pass52,061 miles (+21,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    993805090195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,390 miles (+17,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,390 miles
    Test number
    231216079133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,300 miles
    Test number
    860015208253
    • NoteCentre of both sills damaged

  22. Fail13,300 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,300 miles
    Test number
    964595508270
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteCentre of both sills damaged

Questions about LM05 KBF

Does LM05 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 KBF is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 KBF?
The MOT on LM05 KBF is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 KBF done?
LM05 KBF was recorded at 207,796 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 11,050 miles a year.
Has LM05 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 KBF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LM05 KBF 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 LM05 KBF find?
LM05 KBF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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