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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 FVTMOT history

LR55 FVT is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

LR55 FVT 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
105,358 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FVT
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
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FVT was last recorded at 105,358 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 4,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,566 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,792 miles
Average per year
5,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,358 miles
  • 2022 – 100,566 miles
  • 2021 – 97,045 miles
  • 2020 – 94,672 miles
  • 2019 – 90,757 miles
  • 2018 – 85,429 miles
  • 2017 – 80,597 miles
  • 2016 – 74,695 miles
  • 2015 – 67,341 miles
  • 2014 – 55,243 miles
  • 2013 – 46,843 miles
  • 2012 – 41,580 miles
  • 2011 – 33,146 miles
  • 2010 – 27,671 miles
  • 2009 – 22,604 miles
  • 2008 – 15,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,358 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake pipes coated in grease, slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,358 miles (+4,792)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    429597650508
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes coated in grease, slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,566 miles (+3,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,566 miles
    Test number
    297825548062
    • AdvisoryBoth front break pipe corroded cleaned and greased
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted

  3. Pass97,045 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    801501000450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,672 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,672 miles
    Test number
    123064232845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    961251407328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,757 miles (+5,328)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    971459867785
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass85,429 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    469592379567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,597 miles (+5,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    379742436441
    • 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)

  9. Pass74,695 miles (+7,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    225911309682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCrack on nearside h/lamp bracket

  10. Pass67,341 miles (+12,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    769949000680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  11. Pass55,243 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    455352734341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail55,233 miles (+2,607)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    479955224322
    • FailureNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak.

  13. Pass52,626 miles (+5,783)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    505373784031
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

  14. Pass46,843 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    175806583489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on inner

  15. Fail46,843 miles (+5,263)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    299036483042
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on inner

  16. Fail41,580 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,580 miles
    Test number
    847176182015
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

  17. Pass41,580 miles (+8,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,580 miles
    Test number
    949856982084
    • 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)

  18. Pass33,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    406906161096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail33,146 miles (+5,475)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    145623261079
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass27,671 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,671 miles
    Test number
    190711290451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,604 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,604 miles
    Test number
    681294269087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,548 miles (+6,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    483449059008
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass15,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,926 miles
    Test number
    314441798029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 FVT

Does LR55 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FVT expired on 27 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FVT?
The MOT on LR55 FVT 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 FVT done?
LR55 FVT was recorded at 105,358 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 5,737 miles a year.
Has LR55 FVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FVT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 FVT 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 FVT find?
LR55 FVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pipes coated in grease, slightly corroded; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); non standard exhaust fitted, and 2 more.

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