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BMW 6 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LM05 NKHMOT history

LM05 NKH is a grey petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

LM05 NKH grey BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
128,648 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 NKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 NKH was last recorded at 128,648 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,635 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,648 miles
  • 2023 – 124,203 miles
  • 2022 – 123,989 miles
  • 2021 – 123,409 miles
  • 2020 – 109,269 miles
  • 2019 – 103,350 miles
  • 2018 – 99,172 miles
  • 2017 – 94,009 miles
  • 2016 – 92,749 miles
  • 2015 – 88,044 miles
  • 2014 – 82,224 miles
  • 2013 – 75,087 miles
  • 2011 – 61,253 miles
  • 2010 – 49,999 miles
  • 2009 – 40,230 miles
  • 2008 – 34,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,648 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,648 miles (+13)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,648 miles
    Test number
    777894286154
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail128,635 miles (+4,432)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    673105479547
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass124,203 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,203 miles
    Test number
    617970260837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,989 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    400413637949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,409 miles (+14,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,409 miles
    Test number
    972973240100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass109,269 miles (+5,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    703631130512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,350 miles (+4,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,350 miles
    Test number
    485875307250
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass99,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    483013770432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,172 miles (+2,403)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    695432455209
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,769 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    172601522181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,009 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    385753670198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass92,749 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,749 miles
    Test number
    264912147541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail92,738 miles (+4,694)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,738 miles
    Test number
    173215561409
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked Inside rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,044 miles (+5,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    419286555870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    949379404379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,224 miles (+7,137)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    829326894247
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Pass75,087 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,087 miles
    Test number
    315245873246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,920 miles (+11,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    215353233434
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass61,253 miles (+11,254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    548786141389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,999 miles (+9,769)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    233861000205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,230 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    981211699143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    631825178131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 NKH

Does LM05 NKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 NKH expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 NKH?
The MOT on LM05 NKH expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 NKH done?
LM05 NKH was recorded at 128,648 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 5,962 miles a year.
Has LM05 NKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 NKH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 NKH 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 NKH find?
LM05 NKH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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