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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB54 VHDMOT history

LB54 VHD is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 290,265 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
290,265 km
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,179 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VHD was last recorded at 290,265 km on 3 Sept 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,265 km · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
10,179 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 290,265 km
  • 2025 – 274,300 km
  • 2020 – 239,562 km
  • 2019 – 225,391 km
  • 2018 – 209,892 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,265 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear subframe bushes perished/worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s/f suspension arm bush perished/worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,265 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    290,265 km
    Test number
    884673321280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail290,265 km5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,265 km
    Test number
    696102263744
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass274,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    274,620 miles
    Test number
    637620907437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail274,300 km4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,300 km
    Test number
    971150617223
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,530 miles
    Test number
    875524153187
    • AdvisoryBoth rear subframe bushes perished/worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension arm bush perished/worn

  6. Fail162,530 miles (+7,276)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,530 miles
    Test number
    472584494735
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear subframe bushes perished/worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension arm bush perished/worn

  7. Pass155,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,254 miles
    Test number
    940941827253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,254 miles (+1,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,254 miles
    Test number
    441308232465
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass153,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,581 miles
    Test number
    985898029756
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/worn

  10. Pass239,562 km (+99)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    239,562 km
    Test number
    388903317127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail239,463 km (+14,072)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,463 km
    Test number
    671058055616
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass225,391 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    225,391 km
    Test number
    833772144256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail225,391 km (+15,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,391 km
    Test number
    605802825064
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass209,892 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    209,892 km
    Test number
    835789812777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass120,039 miles (+9,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    539300908915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,352 miles (+14,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    535533853622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,990 miles (+11,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    843385450118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,587 miles (+13,768)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    885688334223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass70,819 miles (+11,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,819 miles
    Test number
    997874033262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass58,999 miles (+15,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    309590912408
    • 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)

  21. Pass43,101 miles (+14,418)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    345291711469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,683 miles (+15,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    400224710211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,565 miles
    Test number
    693020849241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VHD

Does LB54 VHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VHD is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VHD?
The MOT on LB54 VHD is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VHD done?
LB54 VHD was recorded at 290,265 km at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 10,179 km a year.
Has LB54 VHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VHD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VHD 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 VHD find?
LB54 VHD passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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