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BMW 7 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM05 MWKMOT history

LM05 MWK is a blue diesel BMW 7 Series first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,257 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 MWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 MWK was last recorded at 179,257 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,478 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,779 miles
Average per year
8,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,257 miles
  • 2025 – 172,478 miles
  • 2024 – 164,032 miles
  • 2023 – 161,702 miles
  • 2021 – 156,351 miles
  • 2020 – 149,511 miles
  • 2019 – 142,662 miles
  • 2018 – 134,239 miles
  • 2017 – 127,317 miles
  • 2016 – 123,584 miles
  • 2015 – 111,575 miles
  • 2014 – 101,725 miles
  • 2013 – 90,061 miles
  • 2012 – 78,004 miles
  • 2011 – 68,276 miles
  • 2010 – 46,447 miles
  • 2009 – 29,486 miles
  • 2008 – 24,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,257 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both side (6.1.7 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive smoke

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Reverse lamp inop lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,257 miles (+6,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,257 miles
    Test number
    294596431704
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both side (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,478 miles (+8,446)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,478 miles
    Test number
    541188769434
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,032 miles (+35)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,032 miles
    Test number
    719416054836
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,997 miles (+19)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,997 miles
    Test number
    414922834957
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Reverse lamp inop lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,978 miles (+2,276)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,978 miles
    Test number
    349717388736
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Reverse lamp inop lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,702 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,702 miles
    Test number
    984627622738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear in centres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass156,351 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,351 miles
    Test number
    744691970621
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail156,350 miles (+6,839)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,350 miles
    Test number
    499534723978
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cable detached (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts defective

  9. Pass149,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,511 miles
    Test number
    806633522579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,511 miles (+6,849)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,511 miles
    Test number
    641933181239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass142,662 miles (+8,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,662 miles
    Test number
    235023583087
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticky (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass134,239 miles (+6,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,239 miles
    Test number
    261036270858
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass127,317 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    894313339191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail127,317 miles (+154)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    862421339486
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail127,163 miles (+3,579)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,163 miles
    Test number
    810650391083
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass123,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    558263834213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,584 miles (+12,009)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    536456285103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass111,575 miles (+9,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,575 miles
    Test number
    807307767588
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass101,725 miles (+11,664)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,725 miles
    Test number
    618009564232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,061 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    608573763203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,004 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    387595862458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,276 miles (+21,829)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    179769691171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,447 miles (+16,961)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    153410080136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,486 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    302528989121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,244 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    383940518261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,121 miles
    Test number
    311732578025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 MWK

Does LM05 MWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 MWK is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 MWK?
The MOT on LM05 MWK is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 MWK done?
LM05 MWK was recorded at 179,257 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,845 miles a year.
Has LM05 MWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 MWK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 MWK 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 MWK find?
LM05 MWK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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