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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 OWAMOT history

LR55 OWA is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 190,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2024
Mileage
190,078 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 OWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 OWA was last recorded at 190,078 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 7,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,878 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7,200 miles
Average per year
8,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,078 miles
  • 2022 – 182,878 miles
  • 2021 – 180,391 miles
  • 2020 – 176,016 miles
  • 2019 – 167,839 miles
  • 2018 – 162,869 miles
  • 2017 – 160,821 miles
  • 2015 – 157,514 miles
  • 2014 – 152,615 miles
  • 2013 – 148,249 miles
  • 2012 – 139,631 miles
  • 2011 – 130,015 miles
  • 2010 – 120,407 miles
  • 2009 – 64,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,078 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Smoke level low, no print out

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,078 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,078 miles
    Test number
    227175484547
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,078 miles (+7,200)2 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,078 miles
    Test number
    163231392530
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,878 miles (+2,487)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,878 miles
    Test number
    608116375816
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass180,391 miles (+4,375)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,391 miles
    Test number
    517482014657
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,016 miles (+8,177)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,016 miles
    Test number
    673158216016
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke level low, no print out

  6. Pass167,839 miles (+4,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    167,839 miles
    Test number
    666421997837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmoke level low no print out

  7. Pass162,869 miles (+2,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,869 miles
    Test number
    671456605318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass160,821 miles (+3,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,821 miles
    Test number
    574290736999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySmoke level low, no print out

  9. Pass157,514 miles (+4,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    157,514 miles
    Test number
    950644662578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySmoke level low, no print out

  10. Pass152,615 miles (+4,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    152,615 miles
    Test number
    327271314325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass148,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    148,249 miles
    Test number
    489242213397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,249 miles (+8,618)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,249 miles
    Test number
    477585303363
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass139,631 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    139,631 miles
    Test number
    278996802353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,015 miles (+9,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,015 miles
    Test number
    775768201306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass120,407 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,407 miles
    Test number
    460747400374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 2mm on inner and outer edges
    • NoteCovers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteOffside door mirror cover missing
    • NoteRear brake pad warning light on

  16. Fail120,407 miles (+55,930)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,407 miles
    Test number
    102857000382
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 2mm on inner and outer edges
    • NoteCovers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteOffside door mirror cover missing
    • NoteRear brake pad warning light on

  17. Pass64,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    223464059023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 OWA

Does LR55 OWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 OWA expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 OWA?
The MOT on LR55 OWA expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 OWA done?
LR55 OWA was recorded at 190,078 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 8,976 miles a year.
Has LR55 OWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 OWA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 OWA 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 OWA find?
LR55 OWA passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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