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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 PVKMOT history

LR55 PVK is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR55 PVK grey 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,189 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 PVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 PVK was last recorded at 131,189 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,487 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
702 miles
Average per year
5,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,189 miles
  • 2025 – 130,487 miles
  • 2024 – 129,117 miles
  • 2023 – 128,050 miles
  • 2022 – 127,212 miles
  • 2021 – 123,829 miles
  • 2019 – 114,002 miles
  • 2018 – 109,373 miles
  • 2017 – 108,579 miles
  • 2016 – 99,461 miles
  • 2015 – 91,757 miles
  • 2014 – 84,232 miles
  • 2013 – 76,156 miles
  • 2012 – 67,548 miles
  • 2011 – 57,521 miles
  • 2010 – 47,201 miles
  • 2009 – 36,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,189 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.

  • Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,189 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,189 miles
    Test number
    128162571258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,487 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,487 miles
    Test number
    260043684056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,481 miles (+1,364)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    581601735657
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,117 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,117 miles
    Test number
    442259817495
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,050 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,050 miles
    Test number
    971075283653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,212 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,212 miles
    Test number
    490527805972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,829 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,829 miles
    Test number
    599282865703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,002 miles (+4,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,002 miles
    Test number
    524107896811
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes starting to corrode

  9. Pass109,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    965197791833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail109,373 miles (+794)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    348755235060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass108,579 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    187953097599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,570 miles (+9,109)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    913217694987
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass99,461 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    319070134260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,447 miles (+7,690)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,447 miles
    Test number
    368648705706
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose end of pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose end of the pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bushes where attaches to hub (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

  15. Pass91,757 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,757 miles
    Test number
    848531365018
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail91,751 miles (+7,519)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,751 miles
    Test number
    338504655009
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,232 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    595614564029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm pin/bush making a creaking noise

  18. Fail84,224 miles (+8,068)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    225513764049
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm pin/bush making a creaking noise

  19. Pass76,156 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,156 miles
    Test number
    207060353040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,146 miles (+8,598)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    109206643016
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass67,548 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    407061162027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,539 miles (+10,018)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,539 miles
    Test number
    968713852094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,521 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,521 miles
    Test number
    516489351015
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise creaking noise from nearside rear suspension

  24. Fail57,516 miles (+10,315)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    455682351029
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise creaking noise from nearside rear suspension

  25. Pass47,201 miles (+10,316)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    493678640003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    763836959079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 PVK

Does LR55 PVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 PVK is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 PVK?
The MOT on LR55 PVK is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 PVK done?
LR55 PVK was recorded at 131,189 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,529 miles a year.
Has LR55 PVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 PVK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 PVK 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 PVK find?
LR55 PVK passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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