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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L55 SURMOT history

L55 SUR is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L55 SUR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,468 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SUR was last recorded at 71,468 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,132 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,336 miles
Average per year
2,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,468 miles
  • 2025 – 67,132 miles
  • 2024 – 62,490 miles
  • 2023 – 56,179 miles
  • 2022 – 54,416 miles
  • 2021 – 53,392 miles
  • 2020 – 52,902 miles
  • 2019 – 52,554 miles
  • 2018 – 51,852 miles
  • 2017 – 50,772 miles
  • 2016 – 49,340 miles
  • 2015 – 47,831 miles
  • 2014 – 46,218 miles
  • 2013 – 44,076 miles
  • 2012 – 42,431 miles
  • 2011 – 40,387 miles
  • 2010 – 38,044 miles
  • 2009 – 34,711 miles
  • 2008 – 30,885 miles
  • 2007 – 26,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,468 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,468 miles (+4,336)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    884249072967
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,132 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    588648446481
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail67,118 miles (+4,628)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    862683486926
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,490 miles (+6,311)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,490 miles
    Test number
    182337774477
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,179 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    646624237116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,416 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    211197343782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,392 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    569626391944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,902 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,902 miles
    Test number
    359415824182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,554 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    851602765895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,852 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    925115366150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    937278123099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail50,772 miles (+1,432)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    307700193464
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass49,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    819100940651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,340 miles (+1,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    854309582424
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass47,831 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    126727125025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,218 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    936306014015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,076 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    268690533019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,431 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    826323432052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,387 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,387 miles
    Test number
    956558411020
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass38,044 miles (+3,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    323694710005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass34,711 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,711 miles
    Test number
    144573719414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,885 miles (+4,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,885 miles
    Test number
    182872728429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,698 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,698 miles
    Test number
    233008917081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,582 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,582 miles
    Test number
    271389707035
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about L55 SUR

Does L55 SUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SUR is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SUR?
The MOT on L55 SUR is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 SUR done?
L55 SUR was recorded at 71,468 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
Has L55 SUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SUR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 SUR 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 SUR find?
L55 SUR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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