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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.

LR05 HSE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass147,884 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass147,884 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,884 miles
    Test number
    531572905092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass136,860 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,860 miles
    Test number
    394119105447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass106,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    383959810943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass103,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,381 miles
    Test number
    694831052534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass65,563 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    837492822281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    156935952487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass57,959 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    358887191048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass43,717 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,717 miles
    Test number
    561886389091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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