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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L55 BACMOT history

L55 BAC is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 37,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
37,734 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BAC was last recorded at 37,734 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,143 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
591 miles
Average per year
2,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,734 miles
  • 2025 – 37,143 miles
  • 2024 – 36,847 miles
  • 2023 – 36,576 miles
  • 2022 – 35,991 miles
  • 2021 – 35,272 miles
  • 2020 – 34,689 miles
  • 2019 – 33,528 miles
  • 2018 – 31,364 miles
  • 2017 – 23,313 miles
  • 2016 – 17,428 miles
  • 2015 – 13,912 miles
  • 2014 – 11,993 miles
  • 2013 – 9,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,734 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,734 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    906400681794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,143 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,143 miles
    Test number
    616066313527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,847 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    504060717974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    158331480450
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under tray area sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher's jet's was blocked washer's getting weak just about hitting the screen
  5. Fail36,566 miles (+575)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    774188943403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under tray area sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass35,991 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,991 miles
    Test number
    697011596183
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on tread inner edge.
  7. Pass35,272 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,272 miles
    Test number
    736556929358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,689 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    769958089782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,528 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    387128015128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,364 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,364 miles
    Test number
    747047617485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,313 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,313 miles
    Test number
    491236620146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,428 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,428 miles
    Test number
    970017371250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,912 miles (+1,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    586141875162
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Pass11,993 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    11,993 miles
    Test number
    226387074197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,833 miles
    Test number
    606787673114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BAC

Does L55 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BAC is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BAC?
The MOT on L55 BAC is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 BAC done?
L55 BAC was recorded at 37,734 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 2,099 miles a year.
Has L55 BAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BAC has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 BAC 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 L55 BAC find?
L55 BAC passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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