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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM05 NKLMOT history

LM05 NKL is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LM05 NKL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,957 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 NKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 NKL was last recorded at 144,957 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,937 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
6,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,957 miles
  • 2025 – 132,175 miles
  • 2024 – 129,822 miles
  • 2023 – 123,739 miles
  • 2022 – 117,250 miles
  • 2021 – 108,012 miles
  • 2019 – 99,006 miles
  • 2018 – 91,863 miles
  • 2017 – 87,967 miles
  • 2016 – 87,061 miles
  • 2015 – 84,661 miles
  • 2013 – 81,818 miles
  • 2012 – 78,527 miles
  • 2011 – 76,973 miles
  • 2010 – 62,370 miles
  • 2009 – 44,117 miles
  • 2008 – 25,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,957 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe covered in paint and not replaced
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear handbrake only just meets required efficiancy

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,957 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,957 miles
    Test number
    765481639232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe covered in paint and not replaced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake only just meets required efficiancy

  2. Fail144,937 miles (+12,762)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,937 miles
    Test number
    599561738937
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,175 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    633481661536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,822 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,822 miles
    Test number
    619265901805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,739 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,739 miles
    Test number
    664664085917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,250 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    334705517722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,012 miles (+9,006)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,012 miles
    Test number
    367389110350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,006 miles
    Test number
    753312058521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail99,006 miles (+7,143)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,006 miles
    Test number
    622758912800
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,863 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,863 miles
    Test number
    840735910344
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail91,863 miles (+3,896)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,863 miles
    Test number
    266321845964
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,967 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,967 miles
    Test number
    481164095396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,061 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    415037185345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,661 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    655517205022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,818 miles (+3,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    699120183212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,527 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    618762302270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,973 miles (+14,603)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    465067081166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,370 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    234087880435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,342 miles (+18,225)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    231724280195
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass44,117 miles (+18,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,117 miles
    Test number
    370239159160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,989 miles
    Test number
    942548368106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 NKL

Does LM05 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 NKL is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 NKL?
The MOT on LM05 NKL is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 NKL done?
LM05 NKL was recorded at 144,957 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,486 miles a year.
Has LM05 NKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 NKL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 NKL 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 NKL find?
LM05 NKL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe covered in paint and not replaced; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear handbrake only just meets required efficiancy.

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