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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 EBNMOT history

LR55 EBN is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

LR55 EBN 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 27 Nov 2024
Mileage
160,085 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EBN was last recorded at 160,085 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 2,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,358 miles · 23 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,727 miles
Average per year
8,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,085 miles
  • 2022 – 157,358 miles
  • 2021 – 153,969 miles
  • 2020 – 150,754 miles
  • 2019 – 147,104 miles
  • 2018 – 140,524 miles
  • 2017 – 136,375 miles
  • 2016 – 130,010 miles
  • 2015 – 116,855 miles
  • 2014 – 108,039 miles
  • 2013 – 98,953 miles
  • 2012 – 88,855 miles
  • 2011 – 79,446 miles
  • 2010 – 63,286 miles
  • 2009 – 52,214 miles
  • 2008 – 34,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,085 miles
  • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,085 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,085 miles
    Test number
    531347920480
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,358 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,358 miles
    Test number
    547993214837
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,969 miles (+3,215)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,969 miles
    Test number
    356505871897
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,754 miles (+3,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,754 miles
    Test number
    842146583593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass147,104 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,104 miles
    Test number
    897197358834
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,104 miles (+6,580)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,104 miles
    Test number
    205591885137
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,524 miles
    Test number
    505716359311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,524 miles (+4,149)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,524 miles
    Test number
    707919249217
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass136,375 miles (+6,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,375 miles
    Test number
    809914569687
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass130,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    278586845759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,010 miles (+13,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    962422140358
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass116,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    378184051607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,855 miles (+2,681)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    500261192710
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rears (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass114,174 miles (+6,135)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    366308875116
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass108,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    676226964291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,994 miles (+9,041)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,994 miles
    Test number
    865406964257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass98,953 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    357753873437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing/worn on edge

  18. Fail98,953 miles (+10,098)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    508173473242
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing/worn on edge

  19. Pass88,855 miles (+9,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    516345672272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,446 miles (+16)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    336674461411
    • DangerousOffside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge (replace now)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjustment
    • NoteNearside front tyre limit
    • NoteRear pads and discs limit

  21. Fail79,430 miles (+16,144)5 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    479248451213
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge (replace now)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjustment
    • NoteNearside rear tyre limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre limit edges
    • NoteRear pads and discs limit

  22. Pass63,286 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    444649030242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  23. Fail63,286 miles (+11,072)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    793959630201
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  24. Pass52,214 miles (+17,772)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    262954869274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    183552798055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 EBN

Does LR55 EBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EBN expired on 27 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EBN?
The MOT on LR55 EBN expired on 27 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EBN done?
LR55 EBN was recorded at 160,085 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 8,024 miles a year.
Has LR55 EBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EBN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 EBN 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 LR55 EBN find?
LR55 EBN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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