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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 VMWMOT history

LS55 VMW is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LS55 VMW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,069 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VMW
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VMW was last recorded at 165,069 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,925 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,144 miles
Average per year
7,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,069 miles
  • 2025 – 162,925 miles
  • 2024 – 156,425 miles
  • 2023 – 150,273 miles
  • 2021 – 141,550 miles
  • 2020 – 137,285 miles
  • 2019 – 128,328 miles
  • 2018 – 119,485 miles
  • 2017 – 111,382 miles
  • 2016 – 104,595 miles
  • 2015 – 100,075 miles
  • 2014 – 90,182 miles
  • 2013 – 87,125 miles
  • 2012 – 77,476 miles
  • 2011 – 67,921 miles
  • 2010 – 58,153 miles
  • 2009 – 47,976 miles
  • 2008 – 41,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,069 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,069 miles (+2,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,069 miles
    Test number
    425574089213
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,925 miles (+6,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,925 miles
    Test number
    896849935159
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear oil leak from diff

  3. Pass156,425 miles (+6,152)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,425 miles
    Test number
    145248372420
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,273 miles (+8,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,273 miles
    Test number
    201027544320
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,550 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,550 miles
    Test number
    363198889777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,285 miles (+8,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,285 miles
    Test number
    383516387464
    • 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))

  7. Pass128,328 miles (+8,843)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,328 miles
    Test number
    732288486891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,485 miles (+8,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,485 miles
    Test number
    925877627337
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

  9. Pass111,382 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    556933197336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,595 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    652984507064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,075 miles (+9,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    100855795781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass90,182 miles (+223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    367435664280
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass89,959 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,959 miles
    Test number
    686558284196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,125 miles (+9,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,125 miles
    Test number
    616942183154
    • NoteSlight lip on the front disc's

  15. Pass77,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    999770372197
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail77,476 miles (+9,555)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    779910372180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,921 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    249434571414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,153 miles (+10,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,153 miles
    Test number
    462465570160
    • 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)

  19. Pass47,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    863452289148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,976 miles (+6,952)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    393841789125
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    462697358406
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 VMW

Does LS55 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VMW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VMW?
The MOT on LS55 VMW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VMW done?
LS55 VMW was recorded at 165,069 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
Has LS55 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VMW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on LS55 VMW 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 LS55 VMW find?
LS55 VMW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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