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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LB54 GVLMOT history

LB54 GVL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,409 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GVL was last recorded at 154,409 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,049 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,360 miles
Average per year
7,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,409 miles
  • 2025 – 153,049 miles
  • 2024 – 150,496 miles
  • 2023 – 147,935 miles
  • 2022 – 144,840 miles
  • 2021 – 139,428 miles
  • 2020 – 136,234 miles
  • 2019 – 129,706 miles
  • 2018 – 120,877 miles
  • 2017 – 109,583 miles
  • 2016 – 98,947 miles
  • 2015 – 80,203 miles
  • 2014 – 78,607 miles
  • 2013 – 67,843 miles
  • 2011 – 44,616 miles
  • 2010 – 38,932 miles
  • 2009 – 30,431 miles
  • 2007 – 20,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,409 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,409 miles (+1,360)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,409 miles
    Test number
    660775071975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,049 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,049 miles
    Test number
    209869386946
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,046 miles (+2,550)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,046 miles
    Test number
    160225700333
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,496 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,496 miles
    Test number
    448574930088
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail150,495 miles (+2,560)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,495 miles
    Test number
    735322707390
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,935 miles (+46)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,935 miles
    Test number
    694157751713
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail147,889 miles (+3,049)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,889 miles
    Test number
    401352786424
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,840 miles (+5,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,840 miles
    Test number
    861810918455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,428 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,428 miles
    Test number
    447933309624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,422 miles (+3,188)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,422 miles
    Test number
    725702293533
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,234 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,234 miles
    Test number
    217900054660
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail136,233 miles (+6,527)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,233 miles
    Test number
    210988348337
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass129,706 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    633646941745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail129,706 miles (+8,829)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    256483118015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass120,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,877 miles
    Test number
    289868103485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail120,877 miles (+11,294)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,877 miles
    Test number
    854834617783
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass109,583 miles (+10,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,583 miles
    Test number
    692937413668
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass98,947 miles (+18,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    109921887971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass80,203 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    994610154821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,607 miles (+10,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    299385454463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,843 miles (+23,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    497457533180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,616 miles (+739)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    365309331348
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteRear discs worn and pitted
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  23. Pass43,877 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    109436071276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,932 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    311369770265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,431 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    223425609171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,569 miles
    Test number
    390251957388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GVL

Does LB54 GVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 GVL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GVL?
The MOT on LB54 GVL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 GVL done?
LB54 GVL was recorded at 154,409 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,123 miles a year.
Has LB54 GVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GVL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 GVL 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 GVL find?
LB54 GVL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 4 more.

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