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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 HGFMOT history

LR05 HGF is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LR05 HGF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,013 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HGF
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 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HGF was last recorded at 156,013 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 6,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,791 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,222 miles
Average per year
7,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,013 miles
  • 2025 – 149,791 miles
  • 2024 – 142,272 miles
  • 2023 – 129,476 miles
  • 2022 – 120,727 miles
  • 2021 – 111,743 miles
  • 2020 – 101,115 miles
  • 2019 – 96,444 miles
  • 2018 – 91,053 miles
  • 2017 – 88,236 miles
  • 2016 – 78,188 miles
  • 2015 – 64,373 miles
  • 2014 – 53,994 miles
  • 2013 – 48,278 miles
  • 2012 – 43,398 miles
  • 2011 – 38,409 miles
  • 2010 – 33,959 miles
  • 2009 – 28,565 miles
  • 2008 – 22,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,013 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,013 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    840923398521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail156,013 miles (+6,222)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    581877175878
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass149,791 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,791 miles
    Test number
    312315246276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,272 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,272 miles
    Test number
    449152544354
    • MinorFront Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,269 miles (+12,793)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,269 miles
    Test number
    487110153749
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,476 miles (+8,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,476 miles
    Test number
    268394003025
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  7. Pass120,727 miles (+8,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,727 miles
    Test number
    588797671846
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low tread

  8. Pass111,743 miles (+10,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    336793078600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,115 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    375085458810
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail101,113 miles (+4,669)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,113 miles
    Test number
    231793361667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,444 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    589334514969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail96,435 miles (+5,382)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    728685337173
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    719650051354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail91,053 miles (+2,817)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    517271252103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass88,236 miles (+28)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    583459165697
    • DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn thin on edges with nicks and small gouges little splits and tyre wall perish (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,208 miles (+10,020)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,208 miles
    Test number
    553139460697
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn thin on edges with nicks and small gouges little splits and tyre wall perish (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay exhaust blow this is drawing into passenger compartment (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass78,188 miles (+88)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    130043893551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/Front tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/engine covers fitted

  18. Fail78,100 miles (+13,727)1 dangerous4 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,100 miles
    Test number
    488860946562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking and wearing on the inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/engine cover fitted

  19. Pass64,373 miles (+10,379)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    154547741899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,994 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    479584234189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    738468523169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail48,278 miles (+4,880)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    876607623184
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass43,398 miles (+4,989)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,398 miles
    Test number
    159127232158
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre treads worn to 3mm depth on rear tyres

  24. Pass38,409 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,409 miles
    Test number
    625067631178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,959 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    922291150115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,565 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,565 miles
    Test number
    734445409279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,542 miles (+5,833)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,542 miles
    Test number
    354594109426
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass22,709 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,709 miles
    Test number
    864781578158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,686 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,686 miles
    Test number
    224360578191
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 HGF

Does LR05 HGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HGF is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HGF?
The MOT on LR05 HGF is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HGF done?
LR05 HGF was recorded at 156,013 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,354 miles a year.
Has LR05 HGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HGF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 HGF 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 HGF find?
LR05 HGF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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