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BMW 545

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

LB54 TFOMOT history

LB54 TFO is a grey petrol BMW 545 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 254,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
254,170 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
545
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TFO was last recorded at 254,170 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 14,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,194 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
14,976 miles
Average per year
13,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 254,170 miles
  • 2024 – 239,194 miles
  • 2023 – 223,321 miles
  • 2019 – 190,538 miles
  • 2018 – 155,329 miles
  • 2016 – 129,968 miles
  • 2014 – 125,009 miles
  • 2013 – 112,987 miles
  • 2011 – 89,791 miles
  • 2010 – 73,123 miles
  • 2009 – 49,338 miles
  • 2008 – 39,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,170 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,170 miles (+14,976)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    254,170 miles
    Test number
    918485454921
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass239,194 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    239,194 miles
    Test number
    341320621499
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail239,193 miles (+7)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,193 miles
    Test number
    628929449382
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail239,186 miles (+15,865)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,186 miles
    Test number
    336540540091
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass223,321 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    223,321 miles
    Test number
    473103821274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush has very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail223,315 miles (+32,777)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,315 miles
    Test number
    239506949014
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,538 miles (+35,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    190,538 miles
    Test number
    932654769717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,329 miles (+25,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    147170544601
    • AdvisoryOil leak leak down right hand side of engine
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fittted

  9. Pass129,968 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,968 miles
    Test number
    908528799164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,392 miles (+1,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,392 miles
    Test number
    453786319099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass125,009 miles (+12,022)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    477422754372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,987 miles
    Test number
    405755263353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,987 miles (+9,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,987 miles
    Test number
    565695463315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass103,497 miles (+13,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,497 miles
    Test number
    765924603097
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass89,791 miles (+16,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    239542061314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,123 miles (+23,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    884660450324
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass49,338 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    984373269308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    353284668339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,029 miles (+9,083)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    620324968370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass29,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    804061618028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TFO

Does LB54 TFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 TFO expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TFO?
The MOT on LB54 TFO expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 TFO done?
LB54 TFO was recorded at 254,170 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 13,087 miles a year.
Has LB54 TFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TFO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 TFO 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 TFO find?
LB54 TFO passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rears; oil leak, but not excessive.

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