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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LR55 VADMOT history

LR55 VAD is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LR55 VAD black 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 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,860 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VAD was last recorded at 55,860 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2012: 21,955 miles, lower than 183,680 miles on 24 Feb 2011.

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
54,685 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
2,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,860 miles
  • 2025 – 54,685 miles
  • 2024 – 51,700 miles
  • 2023 – 48,247 miles
  • 2022 – 45,644 miles
  • 2021 – 43,968 miles
  • 2020 – 42,093 miles
  • 2019 – 40,863 miles
  • 2018 – 39,853 miles
  • 2017 – 37,660 miles
  • 2016 – 31,755 miles
  • 2015 – 25,811 miles
  • 2014 – 24,460 miles
  • 2013 – 23,965 miles
  • 2012 – 21,955 miles
  • 2011 – 183,680 miles
  • 2010 – 15,944 miles
  • 2009 – 12,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,860 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,860 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    438394360479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    370993443866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail54,685 miles (+2,985)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    416042090510
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass51,700 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    252776743199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,247 miles (+2,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    349304409613
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,644 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    878098755841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass43,968 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    463695449307
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    712109923488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,093 miles (+1,230)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    442588104017
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass40,863 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    964022097098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,853 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,853 miles
    Test number
    128913054524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,660 miles (+5,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    354555807989
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge

  13. Pass31,755 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    971874937025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,735 miles (+5,924)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,735 miles
    Test number
    533805841878
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged no cords
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  15. Pass25,811 miles (+1,351)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    525587545075
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts outer wall
    • NoteNearside front wheel outer rim damaged
    • NoteRear brake pipes have corrosion

  16. Pass24,460 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,460 miles
    Test number
    866582254062
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts in outer wall
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  17. Fail24,460 miles (+495)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,460 miles
    Test number
    638388644097
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts in outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight wear inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  18. Pass23,965 miles (+2,010)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,965 miles
    Test number
    995515043003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass21,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,955 miles
    Test number
    456562852023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,955 miles (-161,725)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,955 miles
    Test number
    686702452095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass183,680 miles (+165,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    183,680 miles
    Test number
    538075751074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,362 miles (+2,418)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,362 miles
    Test number
    197083851453
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass15,944 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,944 miles
    Test number
    103757150074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,158 miles
    Test number
    143437539410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VAD

Does LR55 VAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VAD is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VAD?
The MOT on LR55 VAD is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VAD done?
LR55 VAD was recorded at 55,860 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,504 miles a year.
Has LR55 VAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VAD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 VAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VAD find?
LR55 VAD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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