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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

LR55 GAUMOT history

LR55 GAU is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

LR55 GAU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
166,525 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GAU was last recorded at 166,525 miles on 9 May 2026, 10,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,209 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,316 miles
Average per year
8,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,525 miles
  • 2025 – 156,209 miles
  • 2024 – 145,263 miles
  • 2023 – 135,864 miles
  • 2022 – 124,009 miles
  • 2021 – 119,446 miles
  • 2019 – 114,683 miles
  • 2018 – 109,099 miles
  • 2017 – 97,243 miles
  • 2016 – 93,951 miles
  • 2015 – 83,961 miles
  • 2014 – 74,775 miles
  • 2013 – 65,895 miles
  • 2012 – 56,056 miles
  • 2011 – 46,860 miles
  • 2010 – 37,616 miles
  • 2009 – 28,970 miles
  • 2008 – 21,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,525 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,525 miles (+10,316)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,525 miles
    Test number
    815363107570
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,209 miles (+10,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    156,209 miles
    Test number
    981351331822
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,263 miles
    Test number
    438647447531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail145,263 miles (+9,399)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,263 miles
    Test number
    951793470593
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass135,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,864 miles
    Test number
    443359396637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,864 miles (+11,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,864 miles
    Test number
    571238923473
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass124,009 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    148266371730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,446 miles
    Test number
    322109653892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail119,446 miles (+4,763)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,446 miles
    Test number
    625927500480
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    848449958021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,683 miles (+5,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    254215866944
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass109,099 miles (+11,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,099 miles
    Test number
    427919508317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass97,243 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    813112087122
    • AdvisoryFront HEADLAMPS OPAQUE/PATTERN OK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AT CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AT CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN EDGES225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

  14. Fail97,243 miles (+3,292)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    720654271873
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront HEADLAMPS OPAQUE/PATTERN OK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AT CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AT CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN EDGES225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

  15. Pass93,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    757154226845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail93,951 miles (+9,990)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    864633795230
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass83,961 miles (+9,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,961 miles
    Test number
    370721029052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 R17 94W Goodyear runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass74,775 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    108911164247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,895 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    285326263247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,056 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    189285262214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,860 miles (+9,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    685974461271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass37,616 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,616 miles
    Test number
    440332870245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,603 miles (+8,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    210300570224
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass28,970 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,970 miles
    Test number
    714008559281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,294 miles
    Test number
    704599558280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GAU

Does LR55 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GAU is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GAU?
The MOT on LR55 GAU is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 GAU done?
LR55 GAU was recorded at 166,525 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 8,231 miles a year.
Has LR55 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GAU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 GAU 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 GAU find?
LR55 GAU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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