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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 WDFMOT history

LR55 WDF is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LR55 WDF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,933 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WDF
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
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WDF was last recorded at 166,933 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,884 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,049 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,933 miles
  • 2025 – 162,884 miles
  • 2024 – 159,282 miles
  • 2023 – 155,990 miles
  • 2022 – 151,705 miles
  • 2021 – 145,701 miles
  • 2020 – 139,976 miles
  • 2019 – 131,932 miles
  • 2018 – 124,432 miles
  • 2017 – 121,008 miles
  • 2016 – 117,893 miles
  • 2015 – 110,697 miles
  • 2014 – 101,754 miles
  • 2013 – 93,183 miles
  • 2012 – 84,696 miles
  • 2011 – 75,665 miles
  • 2009 – 61,267 miles
  • 2008 – 52,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,933 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,933 miles
    Test number
    443582623533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,884 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,884 miles
    Test number
    185594630036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,282 miles (+3,292)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    830315107662
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass155,990 miles (+4,285)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,990 miles
    Test number
    278665024426
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass151,705 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,705 miles
    Test number
    878480127742
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail151,705 miles (+6,004)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,705 miles
    Test number
    504675836015
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,701 miles (+5,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,701 miles
    Test number
    778194891127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,976 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,976 miles
    Test number
    921886541817
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail139,976 miles (+8,044)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,976 miles
    Test number
    785118303402
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,932 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,932 miles
    Test number
    115131290502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,916 miles (+7,484)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,916 miles
    Test number
    742325466535
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear across floor pan (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass124,432 miles (+3,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,432 miles
    Test number
    235915772995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass121,008 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,008 miles
    Test number
    392784229068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass117,893 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    437968089408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail117,893 miles (+7,196)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    821435970469
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass110,697 miles (+8,943)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    227558845037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside mirror glass deteriorated

  17. Pass101,754 miles (+8,571)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,754 miles
    Test number
    475781654096
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres close to wear indicators
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs
    • NoteSome scoring of rear brake discs

  18. Pass93,183 miles (+8,487)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    346882653014
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass84,696 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    328881352046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,665 miles (+14,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    666391761090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,267 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,267 miles
    Test number
    160376899241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass61,267 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,267 miles
    Test number
    371306999423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    462433788216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,456 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    622383188201
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR55 WDF

Does LR55 WDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 WDF is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WDF?
The MOT on LR55 WDF is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 WDF done?
LR55 WDF was recorded at 166,933 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has LR55 WDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WDF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 WDF 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 WDF find?
LR55 WDF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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