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BMW 535

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 VLBMOT history

LR05 VLB is a green diesel BMW 535 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR05 VLB green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,318 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VLB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VLB was last recorded at 137,318 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2013: 104,695 miles, lower than 105,695 miles on 23 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,971 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
347 miles
Average per year
2,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,318 miles
  • 2025 – 136,971 miles
  • 2024 – 135,750 miles
  • 2023 – 135,654 miles
  • 2022 – 133,048 miles
  • 2021 – 118,586 miles
  • 2018 – 113,185 miles
  • 2017 – 111,899 miles
  • 2016 – 110,647 miles
  • 2015 – 108,314 miles
  • 2014 – 107,109 miles
  • 2013 – 104,695 miles
  • 2012 – 101,922 miles
  • 2011 – 98,626 miles
  • 2010 – 96,501 miles
  • 2009 – 94,025 miles
  • 2008 – 90,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,318 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,318 miles (+347)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,318 miles
    Test number
    533893361311
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Pass136,971 miles (+1,221)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,971 miles
    Test number
    236117151252
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,750 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,750 miles
    Test number
    278272552721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass135,654 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,654 miles
    Test number
    183478427640
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail135,652 miles (+2,604)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,652 miles
    Test number
    852934285161
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,048 miles
    Test number
    917231138131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,048 miles (+14,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,048 miles
    Test number
    558385048824
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass118,586 miles (+5,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    317957444936
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  9. Pass113,185 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,185 miles
    Test number
    595007096234
    • AdvisoryEmissions Too Clean No Print Out

  10. Pass111,899 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,899 miles
    Test number
    867599530783
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail111,893 miles (+1,246)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    774866026974
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass110,647 miles (+2,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,647 miles
    Test number
    407929897816
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  13. Pass108,314 miles (+1,205)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    599192745139
    • 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)
    • NoteMisting of diesel around fuel filler neck & inner wheel arch area's
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  14. Pass107,109 miles (+2,414)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,109 miles
    Test number
    419841044144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  15. Pass104,695 miles (-1,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,695 miles
    Test number
    636754743135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,695 miles (+3,773)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,695 miles
    Test number
    817213143192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass101,922 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,922 miles
    Test number
    145725442190
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking and worn on inner edge
    • NoteLight damage too both zones of screen
    • NoteTyre infation warning light on

  18. Fail101,922 miles (+3,296)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,922 miles
    Test number
    809665342160
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking and worn on inner edge
    • NoteLight damage too both zones of screen
    • NoteTyre infation warning light on

  19. Pass98,626 miles (+2,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,626 miles
    Test number
    709524041132
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  20. Pass96,501 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,501 miles
    Test number
    451956040194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,025 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,025 miles
    Test number
    663329849145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,887 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    720550508189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass90,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    801400408124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VLB

Does LR05 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VLB is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VLB?
The MOT on LR05 VLB is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VLB done?
LR05 VLB was recorded at 137,318 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
Has LR05 VLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VLB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 VLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 VLB find?
LR05 VLB passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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