
BMW 530
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LR05 HSEMOT history
LR05 HSE is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 147,884 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 HSE
- 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
- 29 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 HSE was last recorded at 147,884 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,059 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,825 miles
- Average per year
- 6,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,884 miles
- 2024 – 146,059 miles
- 2023 – 143,909 miles
- 2022 – 136,860 miles
- 2021 – 131,578 miles
- 2020 – 127,453 miles
- 2019 – 116,086 miles
- 2018 – 106,090 miles
- 2017 – 103,381 miles
- 2016 – 96,849 miles
- 2015 – 90,665 miles
- 2014 – 81,993 miles
- 2013 – 72,478 miles
- 2012 – 65,563 miles
- 2011 – 57,959 miles
- 2010 – 50,884 miles
- 2009 – 43,717 miles
- 2008 – 36,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,884 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 147,884 miles
- Test number
- 531572905092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,059 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 146,059 miles
- Test number
- 267427933423
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,059 miles (+2,150)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,059 miles
- Test number
- 275372219965
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,909 miles (+7,049)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 143,909 miles
- Test number
- 615314470289
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass136,860 miles (+5,282)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 136,860 miles
- Test number
- 394119105447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,578 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,578 miles
- Test number
- 798943317832
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,575 miles (+4,122)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,575 miles
- Test number
- 632953497932
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,453 miles (+11,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,453 miles
- Test number
- 523065714719
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,086 miles (+9,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 116,086 miles
- Test number
- 840782031560
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,090 miles
- Test number
- 383959810943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,090 miles (+2,709)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,090 miles
- Test number
- 632028439324
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass103,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 103,381 miles
- Test number
- 694831052534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,381 miles (+6,532)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,381 miles
- Test number
- 120144826228
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass96,849 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 96,849 miles
- Test number
- 936259404604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,849 miles (+6,184)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,849 miles
- Test number
- 841818874548
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,665 miles (+8,672)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 90,665 miles
- Test number
- 817458895173
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth headlamp lenses faded
Pass81,993 miles (+9,515)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 81,993 miles
- Test number
- 225152094110
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,478 miles (+6,915)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 72,478 miles
- Test number
- 255367093440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,563 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 65,563 miles
- Test number
- 837492822281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 65,233 miles
- Test number
- 156935952487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,233 miles (+7,274)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,233 miles
- Test number
- 125683452060
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,959 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 57,959 miles
- Test number
- 358887191048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,945 miles (+7,061)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,945 miles
- Test number
- 707725191027
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Pass50,884 miles (+7,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,884 miles
- Test number
- 100188580458
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,717 miles (+6,939)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,717 miles
- Test number
- 561886389091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,778 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,778 miles
- Test number
- 102417088407
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR05 HSE
- Does LR05 HSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HSE is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 HSE?
- The MOT on LR05 HSE is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 HSE done?
- LR05 HSE was recorded at 147,884 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
- Has LR05 HSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 HSE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR05 HSE 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 HSE find?
- LR05 HSE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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