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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LB55 CFJMOT history

LB55 CFJ is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,065 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CFJ was last recorded at 142,065 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,052 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,065 miles
  • 2025 – 138,497 miles
  • 2024 – 137,659 miles
  • 2022 – 132,663 miles
  • 2021 – 127,283 miles
  • 2020 – 118,394 miles
  • 2019 – 107,814 miles
  • 2018 – 96,843 miles
  • 2017 – 83,143 miles
  • 2016 – 80,198 miles
  • 2015 – 73,979 miles
  • 2014 – 66,520 miles
  • 2013 – 61,756 miles
  • 2012 – 54,957 miles
  • 2011 – 46,960 miles
  • 2010 – 37,487 miles
  • 2009 – 31,115 miles
  • 2008 – 25,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,065 miles
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both Side (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,065 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,065 miles
    Test number
    458219336146
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both Side (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail142,052 miles (+3,555)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,052 miles
    Test number
    259216425813
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both Side (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass138,497 miles (+201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,497 miles
    Test number
    374468239828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail138,296 miles (+637)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,296 miles
    Test number
    259647939774
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass137,659 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,659 miles
    Test number
    114294687336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,663 miles (+5,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,663 miles
    Test number
    253786745807
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,283 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,283 miles
    Test number
    804286958059
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,283 miles (+8,889)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,283 miles
    Test number
    989605543175
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,394 miles (+10,580)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,394 miles
    Test number
    282600882820
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,814 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,814 miles
    Test number
    823226433681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,810 miles (+10,967)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,810 miles
    Test number
    852922080921
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

  12. Pass96,843 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    631776405856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail96,841 miles (+13,698)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    599764774903
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass83,143 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    540961857807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,198 miles (+6,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,198 miles
    Test number
    691914816973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass73,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,979 miles
    Test number
    235561907899
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail73,979 miles (+7,459)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,979 miles
    Test number
    159619475825
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass66,520 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    856270494247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,756 miles (+6,799)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    968421813323
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass54,957 miles (+7,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    148456022334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,960 miles (+9,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    299971421372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,487 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,487 miles
    Test number
    422447900417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,115 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,115 miles
    Test number
    770148489215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    184853148349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 CFJ

Does LB55 CFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CFJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CFJ?
The MOT on LB55 CFJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CFJ done?
LB55 CFJ was recorded at 142,065 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,526 miles a year.
Has LB55 CFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CFJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 CFJ 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 LB55 CFJ find?
LB55 CFJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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