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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 FCPMOT history

LX55 FCP is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
111,012 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 FCP
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
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 FCP was last recorded at 111,012 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 4,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,056 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,956 miles
Average per year
4,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,012 miles
  • 2023 – 106,056 miles
  • 2022 – 99,048 miles
  • 2021 – 98,562 miles
  • 2018 – 98,539 miles
  • 2017 – 97,716 miles
  • 2016 – 95,407 miles
  • 2015 – 90,084 miles
  • 2014 – 74,510 miles
  • 2013 – 66,943 miles
  • 2012 – 61,068 miles
  • 2010 – 53,230 miles
  • 2008 – 45,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,012 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil floor covers fitted (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,012 miles
    Test number
    233233115072
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil floor covers fitted (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake

  2. Fail111,012 miles (+4,956)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,012 miles
    Test number
    771417365023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil floor covers fitted (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake

  3. Pass106,056 miles (+7,008)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    920136449936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,048 miles (+486)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,048 miles
    Test number
    948962991616
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil floor covers fitted (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass98,562 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    794559765322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps have mist (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,562 miles (+23)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    926017079876
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps have mist (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,539 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    638604872493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,716 miles (+2,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,716 miles
    Test number
    350314880930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass95,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    722248179248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail95,407 miles (+5,323)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    459852448007
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass90,084 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    716381005216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail90,084 miles (+15,574)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    557981105285
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail74,510 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    417860174046
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass74,510 miles (+7,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    475490174043
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass66,943 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    147925433055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,068 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    428915702046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,230 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    951525470046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,229 miles (+7,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    322480170009
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass45,872 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    714166848359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,835 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    960115748335
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LX55 FCP

Does LX55 FCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 FCP expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 FCP?
The MOT on LX55 FCP expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 FCP done?
LX55 FCP was recorded at 111,012 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 4,099 miles a year.
Has LX55 FCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 FCP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 FCP 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 FCP find?
LX55 FCP passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil floor covers fitted, and 2 more.

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