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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LM54 FTJMOT history

LM54 FTJ is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 239,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LM54 FTJ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
239,456 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FTJ was last recorded at 239,456 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,652 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,804 miles
Average per year
10,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,456 miles
  • 2025 – 237,652 miles
  • 2024 – 235,856 miles
  • 2023 – 231,539 miles
  • 2022 – 225,908 miles
  • 2021 – 221,100 miles
  • 2020 – 215,963 miles
  • 2019 – 209,029 miles
  • 2018 – 200,373 miles
  • 2017 – 187,176 miles
  • 2016 – 174,707 miles
  • 2015 – 163,511 miles
  • 2014 – 152,553 miles
  • 2013 – 143,198 miles
  • 2012 – 134,427 miles
  • 2011 – 120,093 miles
  • 2010 – 96,551 miles
  • 2009 – 74,170 miles
  • 2008 – 51,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,456 miles
  • MinorRear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak behind / Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,456 miles (+1,804)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    239,456 miles
    Test number
    747010506996
    • MinorRear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass237,652 miles (+1,796)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    237,652 miles
    Test number
    612929414677
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  3. Pass235,856 miles (+4,317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    235,856 miles
    Test number
    829499304583
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Behind under-trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *front bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  4. Pass231,539 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    231,539 miles
    Test number
    217672142554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak behind / Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Fail231,331 miles (+5,423)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,331 miles
    Test number
    409102558147
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside *rear arm* (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak behind / Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  6. Pass225,908 miles (+4,808)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    225,908 miles
    Test number
    827698742184
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass221,100 miles (+5,137)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    221,100 miles
    Test number
    774745053536
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass215,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    215,963 miles
    Test number
    739156601659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail215,957 miles (+6,928)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,957 miles
    Test number
    401076153526
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass209,029 miles (+8,656)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    209,029 miles
    Test number
    307288646477
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass200,373 miles (+13,197)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    200,373 miles
    Test number
    536715123201
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass187,176 miles (+12,469)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    187,176 miles
    Test number
    539805830993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFull under tray fitted

  13. Pass174,707 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    174,707 miles
    Test number
    824187698610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail174,635 miles (+11,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,635 miles
    Test number
    383807452893
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass163,511 miles (+10,958)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    163,511 miles
    Test number
    269395955104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,553 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,553 miles
    Test number
    247450054199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,198 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,198 miles
    Test number
    548457173174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail143,190 miles (+8,763)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,190 miles
    Test number
    905022873103
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass134,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,427 miles
    Test number
    138658452172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,427 miles (+14,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,427 miles
    Test number
    308938052145
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass120,093 miles (+23,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,093 miles
    Test number
    678233451179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,551 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    451936400181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWashers partially blocked

  23. Fail96,551 miles (+22,381)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    763196900100
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWashers partially blocked

  24. Pass74,170 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    793194819186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail74,105 miles (+22,466)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    683253319169
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass51,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    234898218058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FTJ

Does LM54 FTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FTJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FTJ?
The MOT on LM54 FTJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FTJ done?
LM54 FTJ was recorded at 239,456 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 10,198 miles a year.
Has LM54 FTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FTJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 FTJ 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 LM54 FTJ find?
LM54 FTJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside + offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside, and 3 more.

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