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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LM54 FYKMOT history

LM54 FYK is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
141,601 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FYK
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
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FYK was last recorded at 141,601 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2016: 93,316 miles, lower than 990,770 miles on 12 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,047 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
554 miles
Average per year
5,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,601 miles
  • 2024 – 141,047 miles
  • 2023 – 129,949 miles
  • 2021 – 119,817 miles
  • 2020 – 117,029 miles
  • 2019 – 108,850 miles
  • 2018 – 103,138 miles
  • 2017 – 98,522 miles
  • 2016 – 93,326 miles
  • 2014 – 990,770 miles
  • 2012 – 80,018 miles
  • 2011 – 69,091 miles
  • 2010 – 57,754 miles
  • 2009 – 54,221 miles
  • 2008 – 44,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,601 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,601 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,601 miles
    Test number
    780662924060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    887110768608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,047 miles (+11,098)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    463468546686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,949 miles (+10,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,949 miles
    Test number
    750467386484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,817 miles (+2,788)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,817 miles
    Test number
    624092038028
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty on edge and thin

  6. Pass117,029 miles (+8,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,029 miles
    Test number
    798545217033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward facing arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,850 miles (+5,712)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    407083782195
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass103,138 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,138 miles
    Test number
    836849316552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,137 miles (+4,615)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    195434638676
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,522 miles (+5,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,522 miles
    Test number
    582471568815
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass93,326 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    221951528812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail93,316 miles (-897,454)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    967017185914
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass990,770 miles (+910,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    990,770 miles
    Test number
    517902614083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass80,018 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    249393102212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,967 miles (+10,876)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    909620002248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass69,091 miles (+11,337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    407068911118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,754 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,754 miles
    Test number
    641193080093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,221 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    532349619248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,587 miles
    Test number
    531680108213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FYK

Does LM54 FYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 FYK expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FYK?
The MOT on LM54 FYK expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 FYK done?
LM54 FYK was recorded at 141,601 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 5,735 miles a year.
Has LM54 FYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FYK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 FYK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 FYK find?
LM54 FYK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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