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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 LWGMOT history

LB55 LWG is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
144,397 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWG was last recorded at 144,397 miles on 16 May 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,392 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,397 miles
  • 2024 – 139,301 miles
  • 2023 – 136,304 miles
  • 2022 – 133,165 miles
  • 2021 – 129,400 miles
  • 2020 – 117,235 miles
  • 2018 – 106,600 miles
  • 2017 – 94,024 miles
  • 2016 – 86,177 miles
  • 2015 – 74,380 miles
  • 2014 – 64,557 miles
  • 2013 – 56,204 miles
  • 2012 – 50,346 miles
  • 2011 – 42,552 miles
  • 2010 – 35,014 miles
  • 2009 – 29,689 miles
  • 2008 – 23,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,397 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,397 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,397 miles
    Test number
    434305354386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail144,392 miles (+5,091)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,392 miles
    Test number
    129307266604
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,301 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    742771686547
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail139,301 miles (+2,997)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    229587585346
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,304 miles (+3,139)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,304 miles
    Test number
    881854701411
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,165 miles (+3,765)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,165 miles
    Test number
    289441032456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,400 miles (+12,165)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,400 miles
    Test number
    279326792096
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront lower control arm bushes deteriorated both sides
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing close to limit and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bushes and joints worn
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  8. Pass117,235 miles (+10,635)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,235 miles
    Test number
    776008161415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,600 miles (+12,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,600 miles
    Test number
    278116422588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass94,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    166514823468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail94,024 miles (+7,847)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    755533254388
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass86,177 miles (+11,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    875134503839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly feathering on inner edges. nearside rear tyre becoming low on inner edge
    • AdvisorySill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  13. Pass74,380 miles (+9,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    320797879864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisorySill covers, engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  14. Pass64,557 miles (+8,353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,557 miles
    Test number
    279924444357
    • NoteSide trims,under sheilds & engine covers preventing full inspection

  15. Pass56,204 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    148697343313
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail56,204 miles (+5,858)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    335985843341
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass50,346 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,346 miles
    Test number
    247557122377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,552 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    836125421363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,014 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    761364230321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,689 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,689 miles
    Test number
    592634639384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,818 miles
    Test number
    494243548359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWG

Does LB55 LWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWG expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWG?
The MOT on LB55 LWG expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWG done?
LB55 LWG was recorded at 144,397 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 7,337 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWG 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 LWG find?
LB55 LWG passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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