BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LL54 BBXMOT history
LL54 BBX is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 163,454 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL54 BBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL54 BBX was last recorded at 163,454 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 6,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Aug 2023: 153,716 miles, lower than 157,804 miles on 30 May 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 157,361 miles · 5 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,093 miles
- Average per year
- 7,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,454 miles
- 2024 – 157,361 miles
- 2023 – 153,732 miles
- 2022 – 157,804 miles
- 2021 – 147,689 miles
- 2020 – 145,236 miles
- 2019 – 138,469 miles
- 2018 – 132,848 miles
- 2017 – 126,180 miles
- 2016 – 115,239 miles
- 2015 – 105,976 miles
- 2014 – 94,739 miles
- 2013 – 84,646 miles
- 2012 – 71,682 miles
- 2011 – 60,646 miles
- 2010 – 50,460 miles
- 2009 – 43,637 miles
- 2008 – 34,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
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 emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,454 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 163,454 miles
- Test number
- 307746063932
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Fail163,454 miles (+6,093)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,454 miles
- Test number
- 794549862404
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Pass157,361 miles (+3,629)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 157,361 miles
- Test number
- 774564826731
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryUnderside tray fitted has damp of oil
Pass153,732 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 153,732 miles
- Test number
- 522234248024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail153,716 miles (-4,088)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,716 miles
- Test number
- 973279372708
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view deteriorated mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass157,804 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 157,804 miles
- Test number
- 913085166812
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail157,804 miles (+10,115)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,804 miles
- Test number
- 299672819874
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 147,689 miles
- Test number
- 159061673657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,689 miles (+2,453)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,689 miles
- Test number
- 777202797369
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,236 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 145,236 miles
- Test number
- 925862643263
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail145,236 miles (+6,767)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,236 miles
- Test number
- 989174314220
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass138,469 miles (+5,621)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 138,469 miles
- Test number
- 950176150590
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,848 miles (+6,668)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 132,848 miles
- Test number
- 714841316261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,180 miles (+10,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 126,180 miles
- Test number
- 650242566862
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,239 miles (+9,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 115,239 miles
- Test number
- 669648611917
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass105,976 miles (+11,237)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 105,976 miles
- Test number
- 186712935189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,739 miles (+10,093)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 94,739 miles
- Test number
- 647633234125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,646 miles (+12,964)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 84,646 miles
- Test number
- 659000833169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,682 miles (+11,036)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,682 miles
- Test number
- 496447732134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,646 miles (+10,186)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 60,646 miles
- Test number
- 756319031139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,460 miles (+6,823)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 50,460 miles
- Test number
- 160048010448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,637 miles (+9,212)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 43,637 miles
- Test number
- 714619719072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,425 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 34,425 miles
- Test number
- 600073108098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LL54 BBX
- Does LL54 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL54 BBX expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL54 BBX?
- The MOT on LL54 BBX expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL54 BBX done?
- LL54 BBX was recorded at 163,454 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 7,311 miles a year.
- Has LL54 BBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL54 BBX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL54 BBX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL54 BBX find?
- LL54 BBX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view.
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