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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LX55 FCEMOT history

LX55 FCE is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 2 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
102,569 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 FCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 FCE was last recorded at 102,569 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 8,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,418 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,151 miles
Average per year
4,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,569 miles
  • 2023 – 94,418 miles
  • 2022 – 90,227 miles
  • 2021 – 83,319 miles
  • 2020 – 76,948 miles
  • 2019 – 72,039 miles
  • 2018 – 64,332 miles
  • 2017 – 60,598 miles
  • 2016 – 56,987 miles
  • 2015 – 47,317 miles
  • 2014 – 45,323 miles
  • 2013 – 44,889 miles
  • 2012 – 44,199 miles
  • 2011 – 43,460 miles
  • 2010 – 39,108 miles
  • 2009 – 35,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,569 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub lower bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub lower bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,569 miles (+8,151)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,569 miles
    Test number
    174392522494
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub lower bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub lower bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,418 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,418 miles
    Test number
    655114972475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,227 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,227 miles
    Test number
    294178181560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    953652235552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,315 miles (+6,367)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,315 miles
    Test number
    987211531577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,948 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,948 miles
    Test number
    965069913543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,039 miles (+7,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    368302241085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,332 miles (+3,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    896809865104
    • 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))

  9. Pass60,598 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,598 miles
    Test number
    326821315465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,987 miles (+9,670)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    781682298092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,317 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    615914247913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,323 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    215516214395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass45,323 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    308566614366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,889 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,889 miles
    Test number
    649474323307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,199 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    585482142371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,460 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,460 miles
    Test number
    805088541386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,009 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    129788201008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,108 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    100770030019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,309 miles
    Test number
    654984139023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 FCE

Does LX55 FCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 FCE expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 FCE?
The MOT on LX55 FCE expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 FCE done?
LX55 FCE was recorded at 102,569 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 4,328 miles a year.
Has LX55 FCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 FCE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 FCE 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 LX55 FCE find?
LX55 FCE failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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