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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LB54 TBXMOT history

LB54 TBX is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
139,709 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TBX was last recorded at 139,709 miles on 23 May 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,707 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,709 miles
  • 2023 – 131,101 miles
  • 2022 – 125,738 miles
  • 2021 – 121,752 miles
  • 2020 – 121,751 miles
  • 2019 – 117,729 miles
  • 2018 – 109,267 miles
  • 2017 – 98,046 miles
  • 2016 – 83,766 miles
  • 2015 – 77,533 miles
  • 2014 – 71,405 miles
  • 2013 – 66,069 miles
  • 2011 – 52,923 miles
  • 2010 – 48,719 miles
  • 2009 – 42,807 miles
  • 2008 – 33,528 miles
  • 2007 – 26,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large 'fish eye' stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside have perished in their depths of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Washer jet blocked (one of two) still enough water supplied to pass motRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking then misting onto the exhaust when driven (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,709 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    670998885233
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large 'fish eye' stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside have perished in their depths of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Washer jet blocked (one of two) still enough water supplied to pass mot
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking then misting onto the exhaust when driven (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail139,707 miles (+8,606)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    326493243321
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Front Bush on the rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Front Bush on the rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large 'fish eye' stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside have perished in their depths of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Washer jet blocked (one of two) still enough water supplied to pass mot
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking then misting onto the exhaust when driven (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,101 miles (+5,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,101 miles
    Test number
    224990306500
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,738 miles (+3,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,738 miles
    Test number
    941143712349
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,752 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,752 miles
    Test number
    984710179033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush, unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, rear, rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush, unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail121,752 miles (+1)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,752 miles
    Test number
    692443035866
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush, unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, rear, rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush, unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail121,751 miles (+4,022)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,751 miles
    Test number
    445941204485
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass117,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,729 miles
    Test number
    566118747012
    • AdvisoryEngine/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable components.
  9. Fail117,729 miles (+8,462)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,729 miles
    Test number
    227209659314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable components.
  10. Pass109,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,267 miles
    Test number
    605766327422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  11. Fail109,267 miles (+11,221)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,267 miles
    Test number
    637722432024
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  12. Pass98,046 miles (+14,280)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    575915245803
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass83,766 miles (+6,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,766 miles
    Test number
    287003412047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  14. Pass77,533 miles (+6,128)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,533 miles
    Test number
    639524515189
    • NoteBoth front road wheels are out of shape
    • NoteFront brake discs are lipped
  15. Pass71,405 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    147286334156
    • NoteFront brake discs are lipped
  16. Fail71,405 miles (+5,336)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    548175334138
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs are lipped
  17. Pass66,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    618954333189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail66,069 miles (+13,146)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    629840033175
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass52,923 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    177642541342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,719 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    894070650335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,807 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    781898739329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,528 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    562483848378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,939 miles
    Test number
    472272247483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TBX

Does LB54 TBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 TBX expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TBX?
The MOT on LB54 TBX expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 TBX done?
LB54 TBX was recorded at 139,709 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 6,852 miles a year.
Has LB54 TBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TBX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 TBX 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 TBX find?
LB54 TBX passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large 'fish eye' stone chip; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside have perished in their depths of the tread; nearside front outer washer jet blocked (one of two) still enough water supplied to pass mot, and 1 more.

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