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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 WEWMOT history

LR55 WEW is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LR55 WEW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
186,595 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WEW
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
8 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WEW was last recorded at 186,595 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,302 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,293 miles
Average per year
8,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,595 miles
  • 2025 – 181,302 miles
  • 2024 – 173,833 miles
  • 2023 – 165,311 miles
  • 2022 – 157,080 miles
  • 2021 – 148,518 miles
  • 2020 – 140,545 miles
  • 2019 – 134,314 miles
  • 2018 – 126,319 miles
  • 2017 – 118,917 miles
  • 2016 – 108,448 miles
  • 2015 – 98,581 miles
  • 2014 – 88,271 miles
  • 2013 – 77,662 miles
  • 2012 – 75,436 miles
  • 2011 – 64,533 miles
  • 2010 – 59,161 miles
  • 2009 – 49,321 miles
  • 2008 – 37,118 miles
  • 2007 – 25,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,595 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll four backplates missing

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40x18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,595 miles (+5,293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    186,595 miles
    Test number
    932320845082
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four backplates missing

  2. Pass181,302 miles (+7,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,302 miles
    Test number
    955421249670
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass173,833 miles (+8,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,833 miles
    Test number
    838482069257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point missing
    • 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass165,311 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,311 miles
    Test number
    274098832911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail165,223 miles (+8,143)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,223 miles
    Test number
    442717493618
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,080 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,080 miles
    Test number
    567082538015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,950 miles (+8,432)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,950 miles
    Test number
    161437154974
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,518 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,518 miles
    Test number
    489760196688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,376 miles (+7,831)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,376 miles
    Test number
    828457694557
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,545 miles (+6,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,545 miles
    Test number
    794608469245
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  11. Pass134,314 miles (+7,995)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,314 miles
    Test number
    934776454948
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass126,319 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    370782497265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,917 miles (+10,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    733489577177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,448 miles (+9,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    737739561631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose jiont (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,581 miles (+10,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    718424845085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,271 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    138019844451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,211 miles (+10,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    138316844080
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass77,662 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    429201073028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,660 miles (+2,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,660 miles
    Test number
    546550773064
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass75,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    939342962245
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail75,436 miles (+10,903)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    946231462265
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,533 miles
    Test number
    369318851219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,533 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,533 miles
    Test number
    996098351244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,161 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,161 miles
    Test number
    451181550349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,321 miles (+12,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,321 miles
    Test number
    344719329321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass37,118 miles (+11,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,118 miles
    Test number
    961899028370
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass25,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,378 miles
    Test number
    762853757305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WEW

Does LR55 WEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 WEW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WEW?
The MOT on LR55 WEW is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 WEW done?
LR55 WEW was recorded at 186,595 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,735 miles a year.
Has LR55 WEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WEW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 WEW 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 WEW find?
LR55 WEW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; all four backplates missing.

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