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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 TGEMOT history

LB54 TGE is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,753 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TGE was last recorded at 156,753 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,005 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,748 miles
Average per year
7,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,753 miles
  • 2024 – 153,005 miles
  • 2023 – 150,192 miles
  • 2022 – 145,723 miles
  • 2021 – 142,464 miles
  • 2020 – 139,053 miles
  • 2019 – 137,060 miles
  • 2018 – 133,730 miles
  • 2017 – 125,079 miles
  • 2016 – 115,233 miles
  • 2015 – 106,705 miles
  • 2014 – 100,944 miles
  • 2013 – 94,390 miles
  • 2012 – 88,700 miles
  • 2011 – 79,323 miles
  • 2010 – 63,786 miles
  • 2008 – 43,140 miles
  • 2007 – 30,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (‘bald’). (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,753 miles (+3,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,753 miles
    Test number
    381945776954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (‘bald’). (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,005 miles (+2,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,005 miles
    Test number
    187157189593
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield in secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass150,192 miles (+4,469)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,192 miles
    Test number
    660268409137
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,723 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,723 miles
    Test number
    959779478939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,464 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,464 miles
    Test number
    621117167015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,053 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,053 miles
    Test number
    598174054173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,060 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,060 miles
    Test number
    335131197913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,730 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,730 miles
    Test number
    964819687534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes cleaned up and covered in grease

  9. Fail133,727 miles (+8,648)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,727 miles
    Test number
    206932360573
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,079 miles (+9,846)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    125,079 miles
    Test number
    200086651158
    • AdvisoryBoth door mirror glasses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low tread and badly worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe across rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault n/s front side light
    • AdvisoryKnock and noise from steering rack
    • AdvisoryPoor dip beams headlamps oxidized
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass115,233 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,233 miles
    Test number
    218309940800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail115,112 miles (+8,407)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,112 miles
    Test number
    911688965438
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass106,705 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    876676910691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,944 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,944 miles
    Test number
    478444354438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,390 miles (+5,690)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,390 miles
    Test number
    186465363385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust backbox bracket broke/snapped - exhaust is secure

  16. Pass88,700 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,700 miles
    Test number
    515430442345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.

  17. Fail88,691 miles (+9,368)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    187498032303
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.

  18. Pass79,323 miles (+15,537)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    678862511307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,786 miles (+12,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    223475940361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    310850520064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,591 miles (+206)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    643020620085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Fail51,385 miles (+8,245)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,385 miles
    Test number
    722584510082
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteADVISE, O/S/R TYRE ONLY 2MM

  23. Pass43,140 miles (+12,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    742154368310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass30,458 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    370580347344
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s and o/s headlamps rear steady brackets fractured.

Questions about LB54 TGE

Does LB54 TGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 TGE is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TGE?
The MOT on LB54 TGE is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 TGE done?
LB54 TGE was recorded at 156,753 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,040 miles a year.
Has LB54 TGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TGE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LB54 TGE 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 TGE find?
LB54 TGE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (‘bald’).; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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