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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 VZHMOT history

LR55 VZH is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LR55 VZH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
179,285 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VZH was last recorded at 179,285 miles on 21 May 2026, 4,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,606 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,679 miles
Average per year
9,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,285 miles
  • 2025 – 174,606 miles
  • 2024 – 161,767 miles
  • 2023 – 157,399 miles
  • 2022 – 153,127 miles
  • 2021 – 143,697 miles
  • 2020 – 137,684 miles
  • 2019 – 126,704 miles
  • 2018 – 113,740 miles
  • 2017 – 100,126 miles
  • 2016 – 87,545 miles
  • 2015 – 71,259 miles
  • 2014 – 65,589 miles
  • 2012 – 57,515 miles
  • 2011 – 48,446 miles
  • 2010 – 39,748 miles
  • 2009 – 26,856 miles
  • 2008 – 19,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,285 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,285 miles (+4,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,285 miles
    Test number
    616821255837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,606 miles (+12,839)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,606 miles
    Test number
    981824342537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,767 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,767 miles
    Test number
    588131333603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,399 miles (+4,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    810942649870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass153,127 miles (+9,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,127 miles
    Test number
    496162589709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,697 miles (+6,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,697 miles
    Test number
    583456665178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,684 miles (+10,980)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    984941532052
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,704 miles (+12,964)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,704 miles
    Test number
    986079563333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    893930169491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,740 miles (+13,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    477768744738
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass100,126 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    223089266422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,545 miles (+16,286)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,545 miles
    Test number
    466765417734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,259 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    216417705021
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass71,259 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    576317405035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,589 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    177768634474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,515 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,515 miles
    Test number
    506701442346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,446 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    329933131341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass48,446 miles (+8,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    669813431326
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,748 miles (+12,892)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    672522140324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,856 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,856 miles
    Test number
    474727939420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,837 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,837 miles
    Test number
    422167229434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,625 miles
    Test number
    483462228315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VZH

Does LR55 VZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VZH is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VZH?
The MOT on LR55 VZH is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VZH done?
LR55 VZH was recorded at 179,285 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
Has LR55 VZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VZH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LR55 VZH 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 VZH find?
LR55 VZH passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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