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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

X55 LAVMOT history

X55 LAV is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
181,027 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 LAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 LAV was last recorded at 181,027 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,670 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,357 miles
Average per year
10,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,027 miles
  • 2025 – 171,670 miles
  • 2024 – 163,527 miles
  • 2023 – 155,361 miles
  • 2022 – 146,192 miles
  • 2021 – 137,029 miles
  • 2020 – 131,112 miles
  • 2019 – 123,670 miles
  • 2018 – 115,295 miles
  • 2017 – 101,918 miles
  • 2016 – 86,570 miles
  • 2015 – 70,882 miles
  • 2014 – 57,910 miles
  • 2013 – 42,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,027 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,027 miles (+9,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    181,027 miles
    Test number
    155127407718
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass171,670 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,670 miles
    Test number
    202308839993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,527 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,527 miles
    Test number
    639033955216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,361 miles (+9,169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,361 miles
    Test number
    653363776439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,192 miles (+9,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,192 miles
    Test number
    645270166119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStonechip damage in windscreen

  6. Pass137,029 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,029 miles
    Test number
    343640090137
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail137,026 miles (+5,914)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,026 miles
    Test number
    285806972995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,112 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    392514872380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,043 miles (+7,373)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,043 miles
    Test number
    210391750130
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions low / clean

  10. Pass123,670 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,670 miles
    Test number
    137117092388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,295 miles (+13,377)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,295 miles
    Test number
    590627106295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,918 miles (+15,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    281054722177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass86,570 miles (+15,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,570 miles
    Test number
    458302268804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,882 miles (+12,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,882 miles
    Test number
    689964050698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,910 miles
    Test number
    958187784276
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail57,910 miles (+15,462)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,910 miles
    Test number
    339859774498
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass42,448 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    346877673452
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Questions about X55 LAV

Does X55 LAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 LAV is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 LAV?
The MOT on X55 LAV is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 LAV done?
X55 LAV was recorded at 181,027 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 10,638 miles a year.
Has X55 LAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 LAV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X55 LAV 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 X55 LAV find?
X55 LAV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge.

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