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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LB54 HWJMOT history

LB54 HWJ is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 217,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
217,893 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 HWJ
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 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 HWJ was last recorded at 217,893 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,427 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
10,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 217,893 miles
  • 2024 – 215,427 miles
  • 2023 – 208,081 miles
  • 2021 – 183,064 miles
  • 2020 – 162,996 miles
  • 2019 – 142,215 miles
  • 2018 – 127,609 miles
  • 2017 – 104,670 miles
  • 2016 – 100,859 miles
  • 2015 – 97,115 miles
  • 2014 – 92,486 miles
  • 2013 – 87,940 miles
  • 2012 – 81,641 miles
  • 2011 – 77,111 miles
  • 2009 – 71,710 miles
  • 2008 – 56,275 miles
  • 2007 – 25,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,893 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,893 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    217,893 miles
    Test number
    309067417751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,427 miles (+7,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    215,427 miles
    Test number
    685074205258
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass208,081 miles (+25,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    208,081 miles
    Test number
    203165568170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass183,064 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,064 miles
    Test number
    283591407579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail182,989 miles (+19,993)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,989 miles
    Test number
    432187424986
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass162,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,996 miles
    Test number
    621041646792
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail162,996 miles (+20,781)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,996 miles
    Test number
    790737290747
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass142,215 miles (+14,606)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,215 miles
    Test number
    139357130985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,609 miles (+226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,609 miles
    Test number
    241964020675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end joint has slight play
  10. Pass127,383 miles (+22,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,383 miles
    Test number
    463289183282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass104,670 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,670 miles
    Test number
    999915120764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  12. Pass100,859 miles (+3,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    523192793249
    • AdvisoryCannot inspect o/s/r brake pipe due to excessive underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm has slight play
  13. Pass97,115 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    145832755453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,486 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    179580854483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,940 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,940 miles
    Test number
    167404363077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,641 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    405023462000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,111 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,111 miles
    Test number
    866131061077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,710 miles (+15,435)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,710 miles
    Test number
    894435549306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,275 miles (+13,965)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,275 miles
    Test number
    403877648308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,310 miles (+17,033)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    524363308077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,277 miles
    Test number
    730079517029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 HWJ

Does LB54 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 HWJ expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 HWJ?
The MOT on LB54 HWJ expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 HWJ done?
LB54 HWJ was recorded at 217,893 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 10,702 miles a year.
Has LB54 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 HWJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 HWJ 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 HWJ find?
LB54 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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