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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LX55 HAUMOT history

LX55 HAU is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
103,575 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 HAU
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
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 HAU was last recorded at 103,575 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2015: 75,208 miles, lower than 78,012 miles on 11 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,573 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,575 miles
  • 2021 – 99,635 miles
  • 2020 – 91,538 miles
  • 2018 – 82,224 miles
  • 2017 – 79,670 miles
  • 2016 – 77,072 miles
  • 2015 – 75,208 miles
  • 2014 – 78,012 miles
  • 2013 – 68,099 miles
  • 2012 – 55,924 miles
  • 2011 – 50,116 miles
  • 2010 – 42,547 miles
  • 2009 – 40,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,575 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,575 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,575 miles
    Test number
    391033027309
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail103,573 miles (+3,938)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,573 miles
    Test number
    758011624277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass99,635 miles (+8,097)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    120742103288
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass91,538 miles (+9,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    869838671606
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass82,224 miles (+2,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    957311222462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass79,670 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    940197366908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,072 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    304705410033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,208 miles (-2,804)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    741185090724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,012 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,012 miles
    Test number
    957775714381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    886832853337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,099 miles (+5,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    947192753393
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  12. Pass62,942 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    716265213005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,924 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    466689312074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,116 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    875792731067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,547 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,547 miles
    Test number
    771033020083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    261576939093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 HAU

Does LX55 HAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 HAU expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 HAU?
The MOT on LX55 HAU expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 HAU done?
LX55 HAU was recorded at 103,575 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 4,441 miles a year.
Has LX55 HAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 HAU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 HAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 HAU find?
LX55 HAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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