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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 BNLMOT history

LR55 BNL is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 252,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

LR55 BNL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
252,171 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BNL was last recorded at 252,171 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 3,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,110 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,061 miles
Average per year
15,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 252,171 miles
  • 2022 – 249,110 miles
  • 2021 – 241,418 miles
  • 2019 – 236,921 miles
  • 2018 – 228,003 miles
  • 2017 – 213,871 miles
  • 2016 – 187,311 miles
  • 2015 – 174,017 miles
  • 2014 – 164,082 miles
  • 2013 – 159,524 miles
  • 2012 – 140,788 miles
  • 2011 – 115,232 miles
  • 2010 – 89,055 miles
  • 2008 – 33,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass252,171 miles (+3,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    252,171 miles
    Test number
    426919040603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass249,110 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    249,110 miles
    Test number
    552988966561
    • 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))

  3. Fail249,099 miles (+7,681)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,099 miles
    Test number
    352985276607
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 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))

  4. Pass241,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    241,418 miles
    Test number
    945465968059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail241,418 miles (+4,497)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,418 miles
    Test number
    713102619167
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass236,921 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    236,921 miles
    Test number
    548725827451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass228,003 miles (+14,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    228,003 miles
    Test number
    525319149360
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass213,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    213,871 miles
    Test number
    452853806102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail213,871 miles (+26,560)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,871 miles
    Test number
    570680023322
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass187,311 miles (+13,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    187,311 miles
    Test number
    261854443186
    • AdvisoryBoth front wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Lower engine

  11. Pass174,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    174,017 miles
    Test number
    381893514697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlightly emitting blue smoke

  12. Fail174,017 miles (+9,935)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,017 miles
    Test number
    739065717126
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlightly emitting blue smoke

  13. Pass164,082 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    164,082 miles
    Test number
    739273124361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass159,524 miles (+18,736)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    159,524 miles
    Test number
    237370033334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass140,788 miles (+25,556)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    140,788 miles
    Test number
    407662442465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres Bald on inner edge!!
    • NoteNearside front tyre Very bald on inner and outer edges!!
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass115,232 miles (+26,177)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    115,232 miles
    Test number
    868949931326
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWill not register on smoke meter

  17. Pass89,055 miles (+28,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,055 miles
    Test number
    832220350391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,374 miles (+26,781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,374 miles
    Test number
    610982800068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,593 miles
    Test number
    174007848209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BNL

Does LR55 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BNL expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BNL?
The MOT on LR55 BNL expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BNL done?
LR55 BNL was recorded at 252,171 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 15,126 miles a year.
Has LR55 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BNL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 BNL 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 LR55 BNL find?
LR55 BNL passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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