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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB54 XPLMOT history

LB54 XPL is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2024
Mileage
109,914 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XPL was last recorded at 109,914 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 2,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,038 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,876 miles
Average per year
4,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,914 miles
  • 2022 – 107,038 miles
  • 2021 – 103,655 miles
  • 2019 – 100,358 miles
  • 2018 – 96,343 miles
  • 2017 – 92,270 miles
  • 2016 – 88,336 miles
  • 2015 – 83,550 miles
  • 2014 – 80,294 miles
  • 2013 – 74,263 miles
  • 2012 – 69,023 miles
  • 2011 – 62,939 miles
  • 2010 – 55,851 miles
  • 2009 – 48,698 miles
  • 2008 – 40,209 miles
  • 2007 – 37,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,914 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,914 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,914 miles
    Test number
    640709472816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,038 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,038 miles
    Test number
    491884969062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,655 miles (+3,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,655 miles
    Test number
    581390346085
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass100,358 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,358 miles
    Test number
    204527468282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,343 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,343 miles
    Test number
    584268993042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,270 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,270 miles
    Test number
    260794829366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,336 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    380467464879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,550 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,550 miles
    Test number
    739509380877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,294 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,294 miles
    Test number
    315362724368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,263 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    606748913365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,851 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    285101793123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail73,851 miles (+4,828)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    209500793159
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass69,023 miles (+6,084)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    875144592164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePDC warning light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass62,939 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    249316191424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,851 miles (+7,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    472760690159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,698 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,698 miles
    Test number
    323995399109
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail48,697 miles (+8,488)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,697 miles
    Test number
    620814599109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass40,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    341533148163
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly scored and corroded

  19. Fail40,209 miles (+3,139)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    794722348134
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly scored and corroded

  20. Pass37,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,070 miles
    Test number
    494586637264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB54 XPL

Does LB54 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XPL expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XPL?
The MOT on LB54 XPL expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XPL done?
LB54 XPL was recorded at 109,914 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 4,741 miles a year.
Has LB54 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XPL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on LB54 XPL 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 XPL find?
LB54 XPL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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