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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 VPCMOT history

LR05 VPC is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

LR05 VPC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
171,693 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VPC
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VPC was last recorded at 171,693 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 5,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2009: 47,341 miles, lower than 60,135 miles on 15 Apr 2008.

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
166,347 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,346 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,693 miles
  • 2023 – 166,347 miles
  • 2022 – 163,035 miles
  • 2021 – 159,198 miles
  • 2020 – 152,201 miles
  • 2019 – 138,654 miles
  • 2018 – 130,406 miles
  • 2017 – 124,290 miles
  • 2016 – 115,797 miles
  • 2015 – 107,133 miles
  • 2014 – 95,866 miles
  • 2013 – 84,092 miles
  • 2012 – 74,409 miles
  • 2010 – 60,080 miles
  • 2009 – 47,341 miles
  • 2008 – 60,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,693 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,693 miles (+5,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,693 miles
    Test number
    309215041656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass166,347 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,347 miles
    Test number
    226143357746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail166,346 miles (+3,311)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,346 miles
    Test number
    337493180495
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass163,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,035 miles
    Test number
    707442171098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail163,035 miles (+3,837)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,035 miles
    Test number
    642646139267
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass159,198 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    159,198 miles
    Test number
    839652424092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,101 miles (+6,900)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,101 miles
    Test number
    278737446590
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,201 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,201 miles
    Test number
    286344909719
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail151,966 miles (+13,312)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,966 miles
    Test number
    683427648611
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass138,654 miles (+8,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    856077473483
    • AdvisoryFront number plate water marked
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades a bit worn
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  11. Pass130,406 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,406 miles
    Test number
    213747174729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail130,385 miles (+6,095)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,385 miles
    Test number
    473469210325
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass124,290 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    231993199321
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail124,269 miles (+8,472)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,269 miles
    Test number
    787015862668
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass115,797 miles (+8,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,797 miles
    Test number
    656029096160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass107,133 miles (+11,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    348787315165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass95,866 miles (+11,774)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    378565214122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,092 miles (+9,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    398914413149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass74,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,409 miles
    Test number
    209487802408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,712 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,712 km
    Test number
    279586811449
    • NoteFront + rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteUnable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

  21. Pass60,080 miles (+12,739)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    112932110103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,341 miles (-12,794)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,341 miles
    Test number
    191525489073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    940846208111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VPC

Does LR05 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VPC expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VPC?
The MOT on LR05 VPC expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VPC done?
LR05 VPC was recorded at 171,693 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has LR05 VPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VPC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 VPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 VPC find?
LR05 VPC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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