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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LX55 FCJMOT history

LX55 FCJ is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 2 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,940 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 FCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 FCJ was last recorded at 138,940 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 9,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,899 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,041 miles
Average per year
5,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,940 miles
  • 2024 – 129,899 miles
  • 2023 – 129,883 miles
  • 2022 – 127,201 miles
  • 2021 – 121,198 miles
  • 2020 – 118,448 miles
  • 2019 – 115,698 miles
  • 2018 – 111,894 miles
  • 2017 – 103,579 miles
  • 2016 – 93,914 miles
  • 2015 – 88,495 miles
  • 2014 – 85,820 miles
  • 2013 – 84,569 miles
  • 2012 – 76,981 miles
  • 2010 – 69,971 miles
  • 2009 – 55,313 miles
  • 2008 – 40,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,940 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine lek oil
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,940 miles (+9,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,940 miles
    Test number
    950263569423
    • AdvisoryEngine lek oil
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass129,899 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,899 miles
    Test number
    172025943838
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
  3. Pass129,883 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,883 miles
    Test number
    672624423037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    672634465461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail127,201 miles (+6,003)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    861977107761
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass121,198 miles (+2,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,198 miles
    Test number
    811567221843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass118,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    261813348547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail118,448 miles (+2,750)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    814348481920
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass115,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    683610819844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,698 miles (+3,804)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    664889908134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass111,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,894 miles
    Test number
    136622360542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,894 miles (+8,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,894 miles
    Test number
    563296540509
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass103,579 miles (+9,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    892131602628
    • AdvisoryEML ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass93,914 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    592476380778
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise under vehicle when driven
  15. Pass88,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    623556945535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,495 miles (+2,675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    707138161466
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  17. Pass85,820 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    147099534372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,569 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    339464753323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,589 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    889145513017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,981 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    935323282049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,979 miles (+7,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    649062182080
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass69,971 miles (+14,658)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    321322720345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,313 miles (+14,795)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,313 miles
    Test number
    893369849315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    792889458396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 FCJ

Does LX55 FCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 FCJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 FCJ?
The MOT on LX55 FCJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 FCJ done?
LX55 FCJ was recorded at 138,940 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,844 miles a year.
Has LX55 FCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 FCJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 FCJ 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 FCJ find?
LX55 FCJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: engine lek oil; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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