BMW 535
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
LB55 UWLMOT history
LB55 UWL is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 141,253 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 UWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 UWL was last recorded at 141,253 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 3,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 138,035 miles · 30 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,218 miles
- Average per year
- 7,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 141,253 miles
- 2022 – 138,035 miles
- 2021 – 129,897 miles
- 2020 – 125,781 miles
- 2019 – 116,197 miles
- 2018 – 115,278 miles
- 2017 – 98,011 miles
- 2016 – 90,023 miles
- 2015 – 84,107 miles
- 2014 – 74,575 miles
- 2013 – 62,270 miles
- 2012 – 53,171 miles
- 2011 – 47,647 miles
- 2010 – 41,597 miles
- 2009 – 31,768 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,253 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,253 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 141,253 miles
- Test number
- 756155141234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,035 miles (+8,138)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 138,035 miles
- Test number
- 619345713755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,897 miles (+4,116)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,897 miles
- Test number
- 871435132882
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,781 miles (+9,584)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,781 miles
- Test number
- 803544291543
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,197 miles (+919)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 116,197 miles
- Test number
- 242898103388
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNumerous stone chips in windscreen
Fail115,278 miles (+1,990)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,278 miles
- Test number
- 568188525709
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront multiple stone chips in windcreen
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,288 miles (+15,277)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,288 miles
- Test number
- 350528121728
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perished.
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,011 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 98,011 miles
- Test number
- 941234648494
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail98,011 miles (+7,988)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,011 miles
- Test number
- 858913446655
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass90,023 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,023 miles
- Test number
- 724991042066
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder body /engine trays fitted unable to check all items
Fail90,023 miles (+5,916)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,023 miles
- Test number
- 813103421690
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder body /engine trays fitted unable to check all items
Pass84,107 miles (+9,532)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 84,107 miles
- Test number
- 487862485183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,575 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,575 miles
- Test number
- 328578974146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,574 miles (+12,304)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,574 miles
- Test number
- 287306974123
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Pass62,270 miles (+9,099)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,270 miles
- Test number
- 839733783124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,171 miles (+5,524)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,171 miles
- Test number
- 967963622141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,647 miles (+6,050)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,647 miles
- Test number
- 259165421498
- NoteOffside mirror casing broken
Pass41,597 miles (+9,829)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 41,597 miles
- Test number
- 763195320048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 31,768 miles
- Test number
- 163878109067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 UWL
- Does LB55 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 UWL expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 UWL?
- The MOT on LB55 UWL expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 UWL done?
- LB55 UWL was recorded at 141,253 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 7,226 miles a year.
- Has LB55 UWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 UWL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on LB55 UWL 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 UWL find?
- LB55 UWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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