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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LB54 DSVMOT history

LB54 DSV is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 232,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2024
Mileage
232,597 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DSV was last recorded at 232,597 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,527 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
12,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 232,597 miles
  • 2022 – 225,247 miles
  • 2021 – 212,836 miles
  • 2020 – 199,618 miles
  • 2019 – 187,053 miles
  • 2018 – 173,267 miles
  • 2017 – 165,699 miles
  • 2016 – 152,862 miles
  • 2015 – 143,635 miles
  • 2014 – 131,446 miles
  • 2013 – 116,662 miles
  • 2012 – 103,648 miles
  • 2011 – 87,971 miles
  • 2010 – 70,391 miles
  • 2009 – 56,262 miles
  • 2008 – 49,734 miles
  • 2007 – 38,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,597 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,597 miles (+70)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    232,597 miles
    Test number
    343276171518
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail232,527 miles (+7,280)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,527 miles
    Test number
    489413544822
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass225,247 miles (+12,411)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    225,247 miles
    Test number
    974933487886
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass212,836 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    212,836 miles
    Test number
    595782949880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail212,822 miles (+13,204)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,822 miles
    Test number
    671786838013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Pass199,618 miles (+12,565)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,618 miles
    Test number
    463615338836
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from turbo and intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass187,053 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    187,053 miles
    Test number
    920174891106
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail187,016 miles (+13,749)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,016 miles
    Test number
    844841730249
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  9. Pass173,267 miles (+7,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,267 miles
    Test number
    694772075092
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass165,699 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,699 miles
    Test number
    434787544297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail165,593 miles (+12,731)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,593 miles
    Test number
    376426558466
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass152,862 miles (+9,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,862 miles
    Test number
    820212474370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass143,635 miles (+12,189)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    143,635 miles
    Test number
    699989605276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,446 miles
    Test number
    328089114497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail131,446 miles (+14,784)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,446 miles
    Test number
    838349914270
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteRear brake hoses starting to crack

  16. Pass116,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,662 miles
    Test number
    158900213278
    • NoteNearside front track rod has excessive play at the inner joint.

  17. Fail116,662 miles (+13,014)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,662 miles
    Test number
    299690113235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front track rod has excessive play at the inner joint.

  18. Pass103,648 miles (+15,677)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,648 miles
    Test number
    269886012280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,971 miles (+17,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    798187411266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass70,391 miles (+14,129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    740360780142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake lever is close to no reserve travel.

  21. Pass56,262 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,262 miles
    Test number
    991012229225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    492993248431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,732 miles (+11,390)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    380033848346
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass38,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    753544347312
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB54 DSV

Does LB54 DSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 DSV expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DSV?
The MOT on LB54 DSV expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 DSV done?
LB54 DSV was recorded at 232,597 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 12,116 miles a year.
Has LB54 DSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DSV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 DSV 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 LB54 DSV find?
LB54 DSV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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