BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LS55 XTNMOT history
LS55 XTN is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 194,045 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 XTN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 XTN was last recorded at 194,045 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 17,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,071 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 17,974 miles
- Average per year
- 9,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,045 miles
- 2024 – 176,071 miles
- 2023 – 159,314 miles
- 2022 – 145,102 miles
- 2021 – 143,559 miles
- 2020 – 141,921 miles
- 2019 – 139,771 miles
- 2018 – 137,502 miles
- 2017 – 134,460 miles
- 2016 – 131,401 miles
- 2015 – 123,722 miles
- 2014 – 106,642 miles
- 2012 – 89,186 miles
- 2011 – 67,965 miles
- 2010 – 50,012 miles
- 2008 – 31,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,045 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,045 miles (+17,974)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 194,045 miles
- Test number
- 473139262047
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,071 miles (+16,757)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 176,071 miles
- Test number
- 326064302277
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.
- AdvisoryOil leaks.
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r suspension bushes.
Pass159,314 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 159,314 miles
- Test number
- 413668206190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,306 miles (+14,204)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,306 miles
- Test number
- 480491277004
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass145,102 miles (+1,543)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,102 miles
- Test number
- 992438345300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,559 miles (+1,638)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 143,559 miles
- Test number
- 194808506845
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,921 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 141,921 miles
- Test number
- 929122105672
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight noise from front wheel when moved back
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail141,921 miles (+2,150)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,921 miles
- Test number
- 575961476989
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight noise from front wheel when moved back
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,771 miles (+2,269)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 139,771 miles
- Test number
- 842290808562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,502 miles (+3,042)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 137,502 miles
- Test number
- 918179500534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,460 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 134,460 miles
- Test number
- 426837984654
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,401 miles (+7,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 131,401 miles
- Test number
- 792864759854
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring components underneath vehicle
Pass123,722 miles (+17,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 123,722 miles
- Test number
- 458918475193
- 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)
Pass106,642 miles (+17,456)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 106,642 miles
- Test number
- 595030784016
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,186 miles (+98)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 89,186 miles
- Test number
- 815212542329
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside front disc worn unevenly due to caliper fault
Fail89,088 miles (+21,123)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,088 miles
- Test number
- 285159132374
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,965 miles (+2,108)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 67,965 miles
- Test number
- 979307831159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,857 miles (+15,845)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,857 miles
- Test number
- 489077071069
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Pass50,012 miles (+735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 50,012 miles
- Test number
- 110970340010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail49,277 miles (+18,070)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,277 miles
- Test number
- 500912920057
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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)
- NotePlay in offside front track rod end
- NoteSidewall damage to offside rear tyre
Pass31,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,207 miles
- Test number
- 694087238351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 XTN
- Does LS55 XTN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XTN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 XTN?
- The MOT on LS55 XTN is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 XTN done?
- LS55 XTN was recorded at 194,045 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 9,618 miles a year.
- Has LS55 XTN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 XTN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS55 XTN 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 XTN find?
- LS55 XTN passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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