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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM54 GHJMOT history

LM54 GHJ is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 216,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
216,197 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GHJ was last recorded at 216,197 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 11,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2015: 143,196 miles, lower than 230,091 miles on 29 Dec 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
204,911 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
11,286 miles
Average per year
8,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,197 miles
  • 2024 – 204,911 miles
  • 2023 – 189,015 miles
  • 2022 – 183,754 miles
  • 2021 – 175,548 miles
  • 2020 – 172,321 miles
  • 2019 – 171,726 miles
  • 2018 – 167,856 miles
  • 2017 – 165,863 miles
  • 2016 – 158,642 miles
  • 2015 – 143,196 miles
  • 2014 – 230,091 miles
  • 2013 – 131,041 miles
  • 2012 – 106,221 miles
  • 2011 – 98,311 miles
  • 2010 – 89,430 miles
  • 2009 – 83,372 miles
  • 2008 – 75,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,197 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,197 miles (+11,286)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    216,197 miles
    Test number
    598292408919
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass204,911 miles (+15,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    204,911 miles
    Test number
    105115327759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,015 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    189,015 miles
    Test number
    476236661614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,754 miles (+8,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,754 miles
    Test number
    494765316241
    • 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))

  5. Pass175,548 miles (+3,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,548 miles
    Test number
    588901005424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass172,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,321 miles
    Test number
    474402645365
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,321 miles (+595)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,321 miles
    Test number
    910943250450
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,726 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,726 miles
    Test number
    526891847398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    167,856 miles
    Test number
    814368510361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,856 miles (+1,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,856 miles
    Test number
    500103354928
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass165,863 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    165,863 miles
    Test number
    490189609495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,642 miles (+15,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,642 miles
    Test number
    601137042554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,196 miles (-86,895)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    143,196 miles
    Test number
    159549305430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged.
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damaged.

  14. Fail230,091 miles (+99,042)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,091 miles
    Test number
    256513264374
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged.
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damaged.

  15. Pass131,049 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    136743004437
    • 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)

  16. Fail131,041 miles (+9,893)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    745904663352
    • DangerousN/s/r suspension hub bush excessive play
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • 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)

  17. Pass121,148 miles (+14,927)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    366784513061
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

  18. Pass106,221 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,221 miles
    Test number
    186439302077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,311 miles (+8,881)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,311 miles
    Test number
    819320011070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,430 miles (+6,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    89,430 miles
    Test number
    333811410004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass83,372 miles (+8,239)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    762046819050
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass75,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    970684908089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 GHJ

Does LM54 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GHJ expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GHJ?
The MOT on LM54 GHJ expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GHJ done?
LM54 GHJ was recorded at 216,197 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 8,163 miles a year.
Has LM54 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GHJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LM54 GHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 GHJ find?
LM54 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tinted.

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