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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LS05 BLFMOT history

LS05 BLF is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 7 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

LS05 BLF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
142,817 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BLF was last recorded at 142,817 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2021: 142,785 miles, lower than 144,174 miles on 29 Nov 2021.

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
142,785 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
8,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 142,817 miles
  • 2020 – 133,951 miles
  • 2019 – 132,135 miles
  • 2018 – 127,839 miles
  • 2017 – 110,029 miles
  • 2016 – 91,100 miles
  • 2015 – 72,929 miles
  • 2014 – 53,079 miles
  • 2013 – 50,336 miles
  • 2012 – 45,402 miles
  • 2011 – 39,860 miles
  • 2010 – 35,104 miles
  • 2009 – 30,158 miles
  • 2008 – 22,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,817 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,817 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,817 miles
    Test number
    629435340909
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,785 miles (-1,389)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,785 miles
    Test number
    435357382792
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail144,174 miles (+10,223)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,174 miles
    Test number
    838882915877
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front link rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,951 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,951 miles
    Test number
    922115476788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,135 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,135 miles
    Test number
    769093513195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,839 miles (+17,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,839 miles
    Test number
    858037627606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,029 miles (+18,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    146428178324
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ Under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass91,100 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    330006689458
    • DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit [4.1.E.1] offside front 1.6mm + badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  9. Fail91,100 miles (+18,171)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    118036686287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  10. Pass72,929 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    389670095106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail72,922 miles (+19,843)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,922 miles
    Test number
    246289685479
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass53,079 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    865003894083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,336 miles (+4,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    759374013131
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass45,402 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,402 miles
    Test number
    285542622167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    536557621161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,842 miles (+4,738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    937037221190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,104 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,104 miles
    Test number
    884011520177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,158 miles (+7,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    332206129185
    • NoteFront pads low

  19. Pass22,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,896 miles
    Test number
    213644628143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 BLF

Does LS05 BLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BLF expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BLF?
The MOT on LS05 BLF expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BLF done?
LS05 BLF was recorded at 142,817 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 8,818 miles a year.
Has LS05 BLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BLF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 BLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 BLF find?
LS05 BLF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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