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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LR05 YLWMOT history

LR05 YLW is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR05 YLW silver 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,206 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YLW was last recorded at 141,206 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2009: 28,085 miles, lower than 49,166 miles on 8 Apr 2009.

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
137,384 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,822 miles
Average per year
5,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,206 miles
  • 2025 – 137,384 miles
  • 2024 – 132,866 miles
  • 2023 – 128,450 miles
  • 2022 – 125,119 miles
  • 2020 – 124,293 miles
  • 2019 – 119,957 miles
  • 2018 – 112,733 miles
  • 2017 – 107,167 miles
  • 2016 – 101,412 miles
  • 2015 – 95,230 miles
  • 2014 – 87,850 miles
  • 2013 – 81,964 miles
  • 2012 – 74,415 miles
  • 2011 – 66,847 miles
  • 2010 – 61,671 miles
  • 2009 – 28,085 miles
  • 2008 – 43,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,206 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,206 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,206 miles
    Test number
    429981007248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,384 miles
    Test number
    590360653759
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake hose slight cracking

  3. Fail137,384 miles (+4,518)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,384 miles
    Test number
    844955455816
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake hose slight cracking

  4. Pass132,866 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    917450692043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,450 miles (+3,331)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,450 miles
    Test number
    279872970878
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,119 miles (+826)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,119 miles
    Test number
    997648062032
    • AdvisoryBonnet does not stay up
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,293 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    784195875662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

  8. Fail124,290 miles (+4,333)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    401108312855
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

  9. Pass119,957 miles (+7,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,957 miles
    Test number
    968078714451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass112,733 miles (+5,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    906699923663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,167 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,167 miles
    Test number
    601377674281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,412 miles (+6,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    275754889810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass95,230 miles (+7,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,230 miles
    Test number
    293027333897
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass87,850 miles (+5,886)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,850 miles
    Test number
    649511034319
    • NoteFront inner side lamps not working but vehicle has running lights which illuminate with side lamps
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp has a couple of bulbs gone
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass81,964 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    638811133325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,415 miles (+7,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    526261812328
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass66,847 miles (+5,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,847 miles
    Test number
    399662191279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass61,671 miles (+33,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    302422190252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass28,085 miles (-21,081)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,085 miles
    Test number
    404001569199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,166 miles (+5,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    494078299040
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low......

  21. Pass43,572 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    214023818450
    • NoteWipers smear....

Questions about LR05 YLW

Does LR05 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YLW is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YLW?
The MOT on LR05 YLW is valid until 23 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 YLW done?
LR05 YLW was recorded at 141,206 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
Has LR05 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YLW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 YLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 YLW find?
LR05 YLW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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