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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 LWNMOT history

LB55 LWN is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
150,392 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWN
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWN was last recorded at 150,392 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,369 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,392 miles
  • 2025 – 147,673 miles
  • 2024 – 147,015 miles
  • 2022 – 143,658 miles
  • 2021 – 134,901 miles
  • 2019 – 127,190 miles
  • 2018 – 114,633 miles
  • 2017 – 105,896 miles
  • 2016 – 98,874 miles
  • 2015 – 94,365 miles
  • 2014 – 92,268 miles
  • 2013 – 90,725 miles
  • 2012 – 82,316 miles
  • 2011 – 70,908 miles
  • 2010 – 58,854 miles
  • 2009 – 48,599 miles
  • 2008 – 36,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,392 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,392 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    150,392 miles
    Test number
    852898234296
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail150,369 miles (+2,696)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    190238856734
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass147,673 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,673 miles
    Test number
    575998340475
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,015 miles (+3,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,015 miles
    Test number
    746522748333
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,658 miles (+3,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,658 miles
    Test number
    588642957277
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,454 miles (+5,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,454 miles
    Test number
    880934935230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,901 miles
    Test number
    804845286344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail134,901 miles (+7,711)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,901 miles
    Test number
    812938191039
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass127,190 miles (+12,557)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,190 miles
    Test number
    767802260969
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,633 miles (+8,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,633 miles
    Test number
    790244451185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,896 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    105235462811
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail105,896 miles (+7,022)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    947133998508
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass98,874 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    806694497674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,365 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    523430343276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,268 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    755057644355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,725 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    279128243392
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass90,725 miles (+8,409)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    838978143308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,316 miles (+11,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,316 miles
    Test number
    115732432350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,908 miles
    Test number
    529073051301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,908 miles (+12,054)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,908 miles
    Test number
    888113251344
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass58,854 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    251200340337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,599 miles (+12,477)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    421202549434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,122 miles
    Test number
    281338838385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWN

Does LB55 LWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LWN is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWN?
The MOT on LB55 LWN is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LWN done?
LB55 LWN was recorded at 150,392 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWN 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 LWN find?
LB55 LWN passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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