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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

N5 LXJMOT history

N5 LXJ is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

N5 LXJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
196,639 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LXJ was last recorded at 196,639 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,464 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,175 miles
Average per year
8,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,639 miles
  • 2025 – 193,464 miles
  • 2024 – 191,423 miles
  • 2023 – 184,046 miles
  • 2022 – 179,215 miles
  • 2021 – 172,711 miles
  • 2020 – 163,021 miles
  • 2019 – 153,848 miles
  • 2018 – 143,983 miles
  • 2017 – 134,084 miles
  • 2016 – 127,420 miles
  • 2015 – 119,615 miles
  • 2014 – 112,042 miles
  • 2013 – 103,279 miles
  • 2012 – 95,975 miles
  • 2011 – 85,964 miles
  • 2010 – 73,898 miles
  • 2009 – 64,284 miles
  • 2008 – 51,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,639 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,639 miles (+3,175)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    196,639 miles
    Test number
    314076190618
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass193,464 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    193,464 miles
    Test number
    530775302310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail193,462 miles (+2,039)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,462 miles
    Test number
    424646830955
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass191,423 miles (+7,377)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    191,423 miles
    Test number
    395410025407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass184,046 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    184,046 miles
    Test number
    978684491332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,215 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,215 miles
    Test number
    911692160573
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail179,160 miles (+6,449)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,160 miles
    Test number
    601385670589
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass172,711 miles (+9,690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,711 miles
    Test number
    241416241254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass163,021 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,021 miles
    Test number
    694227425304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt casing missing
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
  10. Fail163,011 miles (+9,163)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,011 miles
    Test number
    514805412848
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt casing missing
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
  11. Pass153,848 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,848 miles
    Test number
    330506923133
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail153,829 miles (+9,846)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,829 miles
    Test number
    349323123675
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass143,983 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,983 miles
    Test number
    753042468245
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail143,969 miles (+9,885)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,969 miles
    Test number
    622015159689
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp washers not working
  15. Pass134,084 miles (+6,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    370058458961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
  16. Pass127,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    199433279153
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
  17. Fail127,420 miles (+7,805)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    322956146934
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
  18. Pass119,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,615 miles
    Test number
    599186207171
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer sidewalls cut no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
  19. Fail119,610 miles (+7,568)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    429345080339
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer sidewalls cut no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass112,042 miles (+8,763)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    106197514349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not to cord
  21. Pass103,279 miles (+7,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,279 miles
    Test number
    326564193272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass95,975 miles (+10,011)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    726639782242
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAirbag warning light illuminated
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated
  23. Pass85,964 miles (+12,066)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    156827601343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,898 miles (+9,614)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    871525500313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall split
  25. Pass64,284 miles (+12,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    553746809306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass51,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    381464708320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,848 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    101633108395
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N5 LXJ

Does N5 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LXJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LXJ?
The MOT on N5 LXJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LXJ done?
N5 LXJ was recorded at 196,639 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,086 miles a year.
Has N5 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LXJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 LXJ 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 N5 LXJ find?
N5 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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