BMW logo

BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 VBBMOT history

LR55 VBB is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

LR55 VBB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
186,936 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,170 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR55 VBB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VBB was last recorded at 186,936 miles on 27 May 2025, 8,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,324 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,612 miles
Average per year
9,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,936 miles
  • 2024 – 178,324 miles
  • 2023 – 166,875 miles
  • 2022 – 157,200 miles
  • 2021 – 142,617 miles
  • 2020 – 125,760 miles
  • 2019 – 111,479 miles
  • 2018 – 102,483 miles
  • 2017 – 93,613 miles
  • 2016 – 82,983 miles
  • 2015 – 73,707 miles
  • 2014 – 65,281 miles
  • 2013 – 52,656 miles
  • 2012 – 51,000 miles
  • 2011 – 48,293 miles
  • 2010 – 45,621 miles
  • 2009 – 42,766 miles
  • 2008 – 34,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,936 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,936 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    186,936 miles
    Test number
    935478265050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,324 miles (+11,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    178,324 miles
    Test number
    333255793194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,875 miles
    Test number
    616345747810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail166,875 miles (+9,675)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,875 miles
    Test number
    736918356541
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,200 miles (+14,583)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,200 miles
    Test number
    166120978482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,617 miles
    Test number
    460565199836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,617 miles (+16,857)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,617 miles
    Test number
    383372321211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass125,760 miles (+14,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,760 miles
    Test number
    871096754922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,479 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,479 miles
    Test number
    629188803737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,483 miles
    Test number
    870320174521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail102,483 miles (+8,870)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,483 miles
    Test number
    473850268104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass93,613 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,613 miles
    Test number
    691442884864
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail92,810 miles (+9,827)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,810 miles
    Test number
    629419096745
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass82,983 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    507586755657
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 ffront to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of car

  15. Fail82,983 miles (+9,276)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    525112465142
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 ffront to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of car

  16. Pass73,707 miles (+8,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,707 miles
    Test number
    119867585428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,281 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    945761584072
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail65,281 miles (+12,625)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    137141584019
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,656 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    878395803120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,655 miles (+1,655)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    925672403178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,000 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    768959272229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass48,293 miles (+2,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    568040881211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,621 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    121661180268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,766 miles (+7,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    171593779281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  25. Pass34,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    984287498261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VBB

Does LR55 VBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VBB expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VBB?
The MOT on LR55 VBB expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VBB done?
LR55 VBB was recorded at 186,936 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 9,170 miles a year.
Has LR55 VBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VBB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 VBB 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 VBB find?
LR55 VBB passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LR55V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.