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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB54 GWCMOT history

LB54 GWC is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
153,272 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GWC was last recorded at 153,272 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 18,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,975 miles · 30 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
18,297 miles
Average per year
7,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,272 miles
  • 2023 – 134,975 miles
  • 2022 – 113,036 miles
  • 2021 – 104,455 miles
  • 2020 – 96,717 miles
  • 2019 – 89,688 miles
  • 2018 – 84,272 miles
  • 2017 – 77,666 miles
  • 2016 – 70,432 miles
  • 2014 – 62,524 miles
  • 2013 – 54,740 miles
  • 2012 – 49,895 miles
  • 2011 – 46,606 miles
  • 2010 – 40,926 miles
  • 2009 – 30,484 miles
  • 2008 – 20,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Lower covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front headlamp condensated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,272 miles (+18,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,272 miles
    Test number
    324938424922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass134,975 miles (+21,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,975 miles
    Test number
    688352937982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,036 miles (+8,581)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,036 miles
    Test number
    432315006477
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,455 miles (+7,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    797301902376
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated giving weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass96,717 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    139875150812
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp condensated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Fail96,717 miles (+7,029)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    110301763556
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp condensated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Pass89,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,688 miles
    Test number
    895528529221
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorated
  8. Fail89,688 miles (+5,416)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,688 miles
    Test number
    163521954831
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorated
  9. Pass84,272 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    203536427154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    654861227175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,666 miles (+7,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    802516761428
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass70,432 miles (+7,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    790097421575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass62,524 miles (+7,784)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    745103424350
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter stop lamp n/w
  14. Pass54,740 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,740 miles
    Test number
    718106033306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,899 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    978841513057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,895 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    715543312045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,606 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    165834511464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,926 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    340295210064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,484 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    270713819040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    213119008036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GWC

Does LB54 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GWC expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GWC?
The MOT on LB54 GWC expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GWC done?
LB54 GWC was recorded at 153,272 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 7,952 miles a year.
Has LB54 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GWC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB54 GWC 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 GWC find?
LB54 GWC passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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