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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 VOTMOT history

LR05 VOT is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 229,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

LR05 VOT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2023
Mileage
229,591 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VOT
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
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VOT was last recorded at 229,591 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2015: 119,896 miles, lower than 157,715 miles on 12 May 2014.

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
229,579 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
11,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 229,591 miles
  • 2021 – 218,763 miles
  • 2019 – 209,295 miles
  • 2018 – 196,619 miles
  • 2015 – 169,913 miles
  • 2014 – 157,715 miles
  • 2013 – 143,776 miles
  • 2012 – 131,298 miles
  • 2011 – 113,568 miles
  • 2010 – 95,630 miles
  • 2009 – 80,840 miles
  • 2008 – 64,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,591 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,591 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    229,591 miles
    Test number
    926566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail229,579 miles (+10,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    229,579 miles
    Test number
    916736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,763 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    218,763 miles
    Test number
    23134436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail218,193 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,193 miles
    Test number
    23011540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass209,295 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    209,295 miles
    Test number
    20959043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail209,019 miles (+12,400)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,019 miles
    Test number
    20760346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass196,619 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    196,619 miles
    Test number
    19324306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,392 miles (+26,479)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,392 miles
    Test number
    19164648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,913 miles (+50,017)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    169,913 miles
    Test number
    669173535177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail119,896 miles (-37,819)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,896 miles
    Test number
    667302335160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail157,715 miles2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,715 miles
    Test number
    207092634115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass157,715 miles (+13,939)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    157,715 miles
    Test number
    727992134130
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail143,776 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    808077923172
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass143,776 miles (+12,478)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    969937123115
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,298 miles (+17,730)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    131,298 miles
    Test number
    578475132158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,568 miles (+17,938)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,568 miles
    Test number
    295563031109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,630 miles (+14,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    520525720183
    • NoteN

  18. Pass80,840 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,840 miles
    Test number
    610225019141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,830 miles (+16,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    964431119196
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass64,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    312022118125
    • 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)

Questions about LR05 VOT

Does LR05 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VOT expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VOT?
The MOT on LR05 VOT expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VOT done?
LR05 VOT was recorded at 229,591 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 11,596 miles a year.
Has LR05 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VOT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 VOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 VOT find?
LR05 VOT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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