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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LB54 SYHMOT history

LB54 SYH is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 231,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2024
Mileage
231,150 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 SYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 SYH was last recorded at 231,150 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 11,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,226 miles · 24 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
11,924 miles
Average per year
13,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 231,150 miles
  • 2022 – 219,226 miles
  • 2021 – 211,026 miles
  • 2020 – 208,955 miles
  • 2019 – 200,239 miles
  • 2018 – 188,104 miles
  • 2017 – 177,824 miles
  • 2016 – 164,331 miles
  • 2015 – 146,006 miles
  • 2014 – 124,449 miles
  • 2013 – 102,735 miles
  • 2012 – 82,663 miles
  • 2011 – 65,939 miles
  • 2010 – 52,763 miles
  • 2009 – 38,545 miles
  • 2008 – 25,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,150 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,150 miles (+11,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    231,150 miles
    Test number
    972816401693
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass219,226 miles (+8,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    219,226 miles
    Test number
    297634206340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass211,026 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,026 miles
    Test number
    978055174095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass208,955 miles (+8,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    208,955 miles
    Test number
    567404536006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material l and r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass200,239 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    200,239 miles
    Test number
    444351765984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail200,212 miles (+12,108)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,212 miles
    Test number
    805428497591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass188,104 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    188,104 miles
    Test number
    369039630438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  8. Fail188,057 miles (+10,233)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,057 miles
    Test number
    840477473592
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  9. Pass177,824 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    177,824 miles
    Test number
    266588190333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail177,822 miles (+13,491)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,822 miles
    Test number
    954710003823
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass164,331 miles (+18,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    164,331 miles
    Test number
    209395806785
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.2b)

  12. Pass146,006 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,006 miles
    Test number
    647040925188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,454 miles (+21,005)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,454 miles
    Test number
    675154115148
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass124,449 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,449 miles
    Test number
    347244904146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,222 miles (+21,487)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,222 miles
    Test number
    117081304146
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass102,735 miles (+20,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    595892213112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,663 miles
    Test number
    929599282038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,660 miles (+16,721)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    946529582031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass65,939 miles (+13,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    429494781035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,763 miles (+14,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    974939300107
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting close to legal limit

  21. Pass38,545 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,545 miles
    Test number
    574454619179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,543 miles (+13,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    544123119161
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass25,058 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,058 miles
    Test number
    322952918171
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCovers fitted under car

Questions about LB54 SYH

Does LB54 SYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 SYH expired on 23 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 SYH?
The MOT on LB54 SYH expired on 23 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 SYH done?
LB54 SYH was recorded at 231,150 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 13,155 miles a year.
Has LB54 SYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 SYH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB54 SYH 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 SYH find?
LB54 SYH passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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