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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LX55 LRAMOT history

LX55 LRA is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
201,837 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 LRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 LRA was last recorded at 201,837 miles on 22 Aug 2022, 8,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,343 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,494 miles
Average per year
10,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,837 miles
  • 2021 – 193,343 miles
  • 2020 – 188,552 miles
  • 2019 – 172,637 miles
  • 2018 – 160,421 miles
  • 2017 – 147,937 miles
  • 2016 – 132,543 miles
  • 2015 – 121,254 miles
  • 2014 – 95,828 miles
  • 2013 – 83,350 miles
  • 2012 – 76,389 miles
  • 2011 – 74,037 miles
  • 2010 – 65,446 miles
  • 2008 – 56,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    201,837 miles
    Test number
    660087485730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail201,837 miles (+8,494)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,837 miles
    Test number
    988384176918
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass193,343 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,343 miles
    Test number
    704662339257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail193,343 miles (+4,791)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,343 miles
    Test number
    925272098291
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass188,552 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    188,552 miles
    Test number
    674848000010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail188,552 miles (+15,915)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,552 miles
    Test number
    288396088488
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass172,637 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,637 miles
    Test number
    144761763636
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer side light not working but still has more than 50% working
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,637 miles (+21)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,637 miles
    Test number
    454467542524
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer side light not working but still has more than 50% working
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail172,616 miles (+12,195)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,616 miles
    Test number
    972529018878
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass160,421 miles (+12,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,421 miles
    Test number
    124958822098
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass147,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    560669740670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,937 miles (+15,394)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    618108759254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass132,543 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    168967659043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,254 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,254 miles
    Test number
    109036685031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,980 miles (+25,152)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,980 miles
    Test number
    188810185486
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass95,828 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,828 miles
    Test number
    557232164027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail95,828 miles (+39)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,828 miles
    Test number
    416271754085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail95,789 miles (+12,439)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    107826944056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass83,350 miles (+6,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    497369233080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass76,389 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    886974922063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,037 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    629138411016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,446 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    494005300018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    291604748324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 LRA

Does LX55 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 LRA expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 LRA?
The MOT on LX55 LRA expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 LRA done?
LX55 LRA was recorded at 201,837 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2022, an average of 10,642 miles a year.
Has LX55 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 LRA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 LRA 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 LRA find?
LX55 LRA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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