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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 ZPLMOT history

LR55 ZPL is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 201,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

LR55 ZPL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
201,193 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZPL
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
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZPL was last recorded at 201,193 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 6,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,607 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,586 miles
Average per year
9,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,193 miles
  • 2024 – 194,607 miles
  • 2023 – 185,234 miles
  • 2022 – 178,881 miles
  • 2021 – 167,633 miles
  • 2020 – 165,967 miles
  • 2018 – 161,920 miles
  • 2017 – 144,485 miles
  • 2016 – 117,206 miles
  • 2015 – 105,086 miles
  • 2014 – 97,336 miles
  • 2013 – 88,589 miles
  • 2012 – 82,094 miles
  • 2011 – 62,454 miles
  • 2010 – 59,467 miles
  • 2009 – 49,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,193 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,193 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    201,193 miles
    Test number
    846841118940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,607 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,607 miles
    Test number
    340277215166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,234 miles (+6,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,234 miles
    Test number
    111934297834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rears corroding lightly (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass178,881 miles (+11,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,881 miles
    Test number
    523456884360
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass167,633 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,633 miles
    Test number
    994507558998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,967 miles (+4,047)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,967 miles
    Test number
    356288091987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass161,920 miles (+17,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,920 miles
    Test number
    344869163989
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass144,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    840520658833
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail144,485 miles (+27,279)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    395466537990
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass117,206 miles (+12,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,206 miles
    Test number
    774182109340
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inside
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
  11. Pass105,086 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    535186385051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,336 miles (+8,747)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,336 miles
    Test number
    749282594051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust front flex pipe slight blow
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePosition Lamp O/S/F - intermitant fault
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass88,589 miles (+6,495)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    368677043086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass82,094 miles (+19,640)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    177971942010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,454 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    438267241072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,467 miles (+10,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    291690620012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass49,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    213479949028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 ZPL

Does LR55 ZPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 ZPL expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZPL?
The MOT on LR55 ZPL expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 ZPL done?
LR55 ZPL was recorded at 201,193 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 9,447 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZPL has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZPL 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 ZPL find?
LR55 ZPL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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