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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 EGZMOT history

LR05 EGZ is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

LR05 EGZ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
146,705 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EGZ was last recorded at 146,705 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,705 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,705 miles
  • 2022 – 142,256 miles
  • 2021 – 136,136 miles
  • 2020 – 130,124 miles
  • 2019 – 125,033 miles
  • 2018 – 118,668 miles
  • 2017 – 110,807 miles
  • 2015 – 96,011 miles
  • 2014 – 83,553 miles
  • 2013 – 60,884 miles
  • 2010 – 55,941 miles
  • 2009 – 51,341 miles
  • 2008 – 43,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,705 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Underbody & Sill Covers Fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,705 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,705 miles
    Test number
    515860873810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail146,705 miles (+4,449)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,705 miles
    Test number
    288324324662
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,256 miles (+6,120)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,256 miles
    Test number
    719162638551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & Sill Covers Fitted

  4. Pass136,136 miles (+6,012)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    337236270571
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & Sill Covers Fitted

  5. Pass130,124 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    646871372899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & Sill Covers Fitted

  6. Fail130,124 miles (+5,091)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    315481851024
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & Sill Covers Fitted

  7. Pass125,033 miles (+6,365)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    451908565382
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Covers Fitted

  8. Pass118,668 miles (+7,861)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    398067185467
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips on screen
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Covers Fitted

  9. Pass110,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,807 miles
    Test number
    304145512579
    • AdvisoryFront headlights tarnished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside and outer edges and cracking on inside tyre wall
    • AdvisoryWater in offside rear light

  10. Fail110,807 miles (+14,796)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,807 miles
    Test number
    617038037847
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront headlights tarnished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside and outer edges and cracking on inside tyre wall
    • AdvisoryWater in offside rear light

  11. Pass96,011 miles (+12,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    958422323310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach inner cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too low to trigger diesel tester

  12. Pass83,553 miles (+22,669)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    378640944281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,884 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,884 miles
    Test number
    239629143276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,801 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    719835253197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,777 miles (+4,836)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    179441353117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass55,941 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,941 miles
    Test number
    430773710167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f inner tyure damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner worn and cut

  17. Fail55,916 miles (+4,575)1 dangerous8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    151763210181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f inner tyure damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner worn and cut

  18. Pass51,341 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    901420029155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,665 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    323266768003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    902639448003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EGZ

Does LR05 EGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 EGZ expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EGZ?
The MOT on LR05 EGZ expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 EGZ done?
LR05 EGZ was recorded at 146,705 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has LR05 EGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EGZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 EGZ 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 LR05 EGZ find?
LR05 EGZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear, and 3 more.

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