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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LM55 ZBEMOT history

LM55 ZBE is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 16 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LM55 ZBE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
102,611 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 ZBE
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
16 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 ZBE was last recorded at 102,611 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 2,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,999 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,612 miles
Average per year
3,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,611 miles
  • 2024 – 99,999 miles
  • 2023 – 97,848 miles
  • 2022 – 95,764 miles
  • 2021 – 92,513 miles
  • 2020 – 91,663 miles
  • 2019 – 88,423 miles
  • 2018 – 85,146 miles
  • 2017 – 80,033 miles
  • 2016 – 75,343 miles
  • 2015 – 71,603 miles
  • 2014 – 66,419 miles
  • 2013 – 61,657 miles
  • 2012 – 54,800 miles
  • 2011 – 47,823 miles
  • 2010 – 44,635 miles
  • 2009 – 38,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,611 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine management light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,611 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    888163870502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,999 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    407859819230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass97,848 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,848 miles
    Test number
    543118249052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,764 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,764 miles
    Test number
    834023118819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,513 miles (+850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    429152766729
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes started to separate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass91,663 miles (+3,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    940961330218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass88,423 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,423 miles
    Test number
    165046364636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,146 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    419888665175
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Fail85,137 miles (+5,104)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    366435050307
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass80,033 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    558408078434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,343 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,343 miles
    Test number
    585123279118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs starting to corrode on inner face
  12. Pass71,603 miles (+5,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,603 miles
    Test number
    257817555081
    • 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)
  13. Pass66,419 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    826778954079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,657 miles (+6,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,657 miles
    Test number
    949836753073
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass54,800 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,800 miles
    Test number
    906697542062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,823 miles (+3,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    666079131058
    • NoteFloor covered by trim
  17. Pass44,635 miles (+6,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    582951060040
    • NoteUnderneath of vehicle covered by trays
  18. Pass38,325 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    172689619038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LM55 ZBE

Does LM55 ZBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 ZBE expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 ZBE?
The MOT on LM55 ZBE expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 ZBE done?
LM55 ZBE was recorded at 102,611 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 3,987 miles a year.
Has LM55 ZBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 ZBE has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LM55 ZBE 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 LM55 ZBE find?
LM55 ZBE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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