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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 KYJMOT history

LR05 KYJ is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 238,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

LR05 KYJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
238,762 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KYJ was last recorded at 238,762 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 9,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,942 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,820 miles
Average per year
12,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,762 miles
  • 2023 – 228,942 miles
  • 2022 – 221,231 miles
  • 2021 – 211,586 miles
  • 2020 – 205,502 miles
  • 2019 – 186,174 miles
  • 2018 – 172,296 miles
  • 2017 – 160,558 miles
  • 2016 – 152,659 miles
  • 2015 – 135,171 miles
  • 2014 – 118,558 miles
  • 2013 – 104,563 miles
  • 2012 – 90,121 miles
  • 2011 – 74,559 miles
  • 2010 – 62,335 miles
  • 2009 – 41,655 miles
  • 2008 – 24,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,762 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,762 miles (+9,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    238,762 miles
    Test number
    948474076573
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass228,942 miles (+7,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    228,942 miles
    Test number
    731517753623
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass221,231 miles (+9,645)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    221,231 miles
    Test number
    316904342909
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass211,586 miles (+6,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,586 miles
    Test number
    138529217303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass205,502 miles (+19,328)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,502 miles
    Test number
    317495273854
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,174 miles (+13,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    186,174 miles
    Test number
    782163116566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,296 miles (+11,738)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,296 miles
    Test number
    408044834924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,558 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,558 miles
    Test number
    504574921074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,659 miles (+17,488)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,659 miles
    Test number
    243589586637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,171 miles (+16,613)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,171 miles
    Test number
    279270375187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  11. Pass118,558 miles (+13,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    217202094069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass104,563 miles (+14,442)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,563 miles
    Test number
    259055403106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,121 miles (+15,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    876314002171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass74,559 miles (+12,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    639486691008
    • 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)

  15. Pass62,335 miles (+20,680)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    133308390048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,655 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    520943519116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,264 miles (+16,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,264 miles
    Test number
    214686109122
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass24,724 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,724 miles
    Test number
    292006818187
    • NoteDent on N/S/R door, O/S/R body / bumper damage

Questions about LR05 KYJ

Does LR05 KYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KYJ expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KYJ?
The MOT on LR05 KYJ expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KYJ done?
LR05 KYJ was recorded at 238,762 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 12,632 miles a year.
Has LR05 KYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KYJ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2009.
Has the mileage on LR05 KYJ 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 KYJ find?
LR05 KYJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of dpf.

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