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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LA55 HTNMOT history

LA55 HTN is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 13 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 226,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
226,565 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 HTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 HTN was last recorded at 226,565 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 52,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,620 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
52,945 miles
Average per year
10,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,565 miles
  • 2022 – 173,620 miles
  • 2021 – 165,046 miles
  • 2020 – 155,916 miles
  • 2019 – 151,410 miles
  • 2018 – 143,989 miles
  • 2017 – 138,045 miles
  • 2016 – 126,200 miles
  • 2015 – 121,076 miles
  • 2014 – 104,637 miles
  • 2013 – 98,864 miles
  • 2012 – 90,249 miles
  • 2011 – 67,998 miles
  • 2010 – 57,539 miles
  • 2009 – 43,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,565 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    226,565 miles
    Test number
    179238616401
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass348,100 km (+17,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    348,100 km
    Test number
    807237705946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass330,496 km (+24,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    330,496 km
    Test number
    791004245158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass306,192 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    306,192 km
    Test number
    191254371173
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass173,620 miles (+8,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,620 miles
    Test number
    995201466491
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass165,046 miles (+9,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    165,046 miles
    Test number
    194968952616
    • AdvisoryH/brake effort on limit
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass155,916 miles (+4,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,916 miles
    Test number
    487021083379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass151,410 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,410 miles
    Test number
    978247014129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,989 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    266152726816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,045 miles
    Test number
    614147987650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,045 miles (+11,845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,045 miles
    Test number
    922530625536
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  12. Pass126,200 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,200 miles
    Test number
    764475370263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,076 miles (+273)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    817505415264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded
  14. Fail120,803 miles (+16,166)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,803 miles
    Test number
    965318905213
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded
  15. Pass104,637 miles (+5,773)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,637 miles
    Test number
    675435584139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass98,864 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,864 miles
    Test number
    767575683198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,249 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    547084112208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,581 miles (+15,583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    137566722012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,998 miles (+10,459)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,998 miles
    Test number
    687937211097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  20. Pass57,539 miles (+14,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    152750220066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass43,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    493997529092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,510 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    562927929012
    • 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)
    • 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)

Questions about LA55 HTN

Does LA55 HTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 HTN is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 HTN?
The MOT on LA55 HTN is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 HTN done?
LA55 HTN was recorded at 226,565 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 10,401 miles a year.
Has LA55 HTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 HTN has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LA55 HTN 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 LA55 HTN find?
LA55 HTN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all around; oil leak, but not excessive.

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