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BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 ZLNMOT history

LS55 ZLN is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

LS55 ZLN silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
140,782 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZLN was last recorded at 140,782 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 9,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,017 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,765 miles
Average per year
7,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,782 miles
  • 2021 – 131,017 miles
  • 2020 – 124,569 miles
  • 2019 – 118,459 miles
  • 2018 – 110,862 miles
  • 2017 – 101,257 miles
  • 2016 – 97,974 miles
  • 2015 – 89,497 miles
  • 2014 – 80,260 miles
  • 2012 – 63,973 miles
  • 2011 – 54,125 miles
  • 2010 – 43,375 miles
  • 2009 – 30,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,782 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,782 miles (+9,765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    509323749736
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,017 miles (+6,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,017 miles
    Test number
    362501919174
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass124,569 miles (+6,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,569 miles
    Test number
    124171873246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass118,459 miles (+7,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,459 miles
    Test number
    911413399345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass110,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    745204427876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,862 miles (+9,605)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    781612694338
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass101,257 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,257 miles
    Test number
    137597732381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,974 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    604589192473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,497 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    135026535060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteN/s front jacking point block is missing
    • NoteNo emissions detected
  10. Fail89,496 miles (+9,236)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,496 miles
    Test number
    236874135069
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteN/s front jacking point block is missing
    • NoteNo emissions detected
  11. Pass80,260 miles (+16,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    119641244075
    • NoteRear tyres worn
  12. Pass63,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,973 miles
    Test number
    505440412304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,973 miles (+9,848)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,973 miles
    Test number
    476290702434
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag and seat belt restraint warning light on
    • NoteCovers fitted restricting inspection
    • NoteEdges on front tyres worn
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
  14. Pass54,125 miles (+10,750)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    649726821162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,375 miles (+12,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,375 miles
    Test number
    292302030144
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass30,846 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    181362349115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    342092209010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZLN

Does LS55 ZLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZLN expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZLN?
The MOT on LS55 ZLN expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZLN done?
LS55 ZLN was recorded at 140,782 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZLN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZLN 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 LS55 ZLN find?
LS55 ZLN passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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