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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM05 VVBMOT history

LM05 VVB is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LM05 VVB grey 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 31 May 2027
Mileage
97,440 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 VVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 VVB was last recorded at 97,440 miles on 29 May 2026, 24,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,487 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
24,953 miles
Average per year
4,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,440 miles
  • 2025 – 72,487 miles
  • 2024 – 48,121 miles
  • 2023 – 45,820 miles
  • 2022 – 44,493 miles
  • 2021 – 41,843 miles
  • 2019 – 41,715 miles
  • 2018 – 39,867 miles
  • 2017 – 38,751 miles
  • 2016 – 36,980 miles
  • 2015 – 34,836 miles
  • 2014 – 31,280 miles
  • 2013 – 26,715 miles
  • 2012 – 22,437 miles
  • 2011 – 17,332 miles
  • 2010 – 12,985 miles
  • 2009 – 10,691 miles
  • 2008 – 8,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,440 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,440 miles (+24,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,440 miles
    Test number
    954306516382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,487 miles (+24,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    361059807768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,121 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    669455692109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,820 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,820 miles
    Test number
    691592894144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,493 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    508717544104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,843 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,843 miles
    Test number
    728285425106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,715 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,715 miles
    Test number
    266935447967
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components,engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  8. Pass39,867 miles (+1,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,867 miles
    Test number
    297566453337
    • AdvisoryEngine shields fitted

  9. Pass38,751 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    730037628279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,980 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,980 miles
    Test number
    419216517316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,836 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    118681165160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,280 miles (+4,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,280 miles
    Test number
    748407254191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass26,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,715 miles
    Test number
    889186973126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,715 miles (+4,278)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,715 miles
    Test number
    717952373185
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  15. Pass22,437 miles (+5,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,437 miles
    Test number
    955157572136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass17,332 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,332 miles
    Test number
    136330881168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,985 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,985 miles
    Test number
    494090580157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,691 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,691 miles
    Test number
    241710689499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,542 miles
    Test number
    924500108207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 VVB

Does LM05 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 VVB is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 VVB?
The MOT on LM05 VVB is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 VVB done?
LM05 VVB was recorded at 97,440 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,977 miles a year.
Has LM05 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 VVB has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on LM05 VVB 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 VVB find?
LM05 VVB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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