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BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM05 LLFMOT history

LM05 LLF is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LM05 LLF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
204,348 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LLF
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
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM05 LLF was last recorded at 204,348 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,170 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,178 miles
Average per year
7,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,348 miles
  • 2023 – 202,170 miles
  • 2022 – 198,353 miles
  • 2021 – 189,433 miles
  • 2020 – 178,882 miles
  • 2019 – 167,463 miles
  • 2018 – 162,708 miles
  • 2017 – 158,750 miles
  • 2016 – 154,825 miles
  • 2015 – 150,563 miles
  • 2014 – 147,046 miles
  • 2013 – 143,372 miles
  • 2012 – 139,448 miles
  • 2011 – 128,441 miles
  • 2010 – 117,976 miles
  • 2009 – 89,655 miles
  • 2008 – 69,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,348 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail incorrectly fitted and torn and pulling metal brake pipe fixing on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead rim part missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear diff bushs deteriated

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,348 miles (+2,178)4 dangerous15 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,348 miles
    Test number
    905930014001
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail incorrectly fitted and torn and pulling metal brake pipe fixing on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead rim part missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bushs deteriated

  2. Pass202,170 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,170 miles
    Test number
    536331609491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,353 miles (+8,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,353 miles
    Test number
    632825008714
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass189,433 miles (+10,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,433 miles
    Test number
    859441798177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass178,882 miles (+11,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,882 miles
    Test number
    777760186500
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass167,463 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,463 miles
    Test number
    261318011579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail167,455 miles (+4,747)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,455 miles
    Test number
    488349322199
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass162,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,708 miles
    Test number
    132803469116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail162,707 miles (+3,957)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,707 miles
    Test number
    544438308025
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass158,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    907707944546
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer side whall
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail158,750 miles (+3,925)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    423989560259
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer position lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer side whall
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass154,825 miles (+4,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,825 miles
    Test number
    973554152863
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer side light not working

  13. Pass150,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,563 miles
    Test number
    921586624629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail150,563 miles (+3,517)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,563 miles
    Test number
    289316425877
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

  15. Pass147,046 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    147,046 miles
    Test number
    887670264271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cuts and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail147,046 miles (+3,674)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,046 miles
    Test number
    356840164245
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cuts and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass143,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,372 miles
    Test number
    357681363251
    • NoteAuxillary belt is squeeling

  18. Fail143,372 miles (+3,924)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,372 miles
    Test number
    157101363245
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAuxillary belt is squeeling
    • NoteSlight bind on both front brakes and discs are heavily lipped

  19. Pass139,448 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    139,448 miles
    Test number
    547014552265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,441 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,441 miles
    Test number
    115322551254
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass128,441 miles (+10,465)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,441 miles
    Test number
    977322051239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,976 miles (+28,321)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    117,976 miles
    Test number
    720572710348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,655 miles (+20,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    713413759170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    970786178122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 LLF

Does LM05 LLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 LLF expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LLF?
The MOT on LM05 LLF expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 LLF done?
LM05 LLF was recorded at 204,348 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,367 miles a year.
Has LM05 LLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LLF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 LLF 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 LLF find?
LM05 LLF failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 15 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail incorrectly fitted and torn and pulling metal brake pipe fixing on lock to lock check; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, and 22 more.

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