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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,997 cc

LM54 OKVMOT history

LM54 OKV is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LM54 OKV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,774 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OKV was last recorded at 154,774 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,504 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,270 miles
Average per year
5,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,774 miles
  • 2025 – 148,504 miles
  • 2024 – 142,703 miles
  • 2023 – 138,749 miles
  • 2022 – 133,153 miles
  • 2021 – 123,335 miles
  • 2020 – 119,320 miles
  • 2019 – 114,008 miles
  • 2018 – 111,746 miles
  • 2017 – 108,674 miles
  • 2016 – 104,203 miles
  • 2015 – 97,036 miles
  • 2013 – 94,429 miles
  • 2012 – 87,547 miles
  • 2011 – 84,642 miles
  • 2010 – 76,174 miles
  • 2009 – 66,622 miles
  • 2008 – 57,964 miles
  • 2007 – 42,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,774 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,774 miles (+6,270)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    573183569054
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,504 miles (+5,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,504 miles
    Test number
    193336345267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,703 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,703 miles
    Test number
    272521631652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,749 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,749 miles
    Test number
    648958092687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,153 miles (+9,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,153 miles
    Test number
    379347637773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,335 miles
    Test number
    910713888595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,335 miles (+4,015)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,335 miles
    Test number
    358507655824
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass119,320 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,320 miles
    Test number
    377573462932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,008 miles (+2,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,008 miles
    Test number
    269161153695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,746 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    891018002739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,674 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,674 miles
    Test number
    320899299757
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear bars

  12. Fail108,645 miles (+4,442)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,645 miles
    Test number
    505014823255
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear bars

  13. Pass104,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    787372154855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,203 miles (+7,167)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    367793161966
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass97,036 miles (+2,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    106958095412
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear bars and cracking in tread

  16. Pass94,429 miles (+6,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    379247473255
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in treead and close to wear bars

  17. Pass87,547 miles (+2,905)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,547 miles
    Test number
    265889702133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass84,642 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    989274881297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake warning light up on dash
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on red

  19. Fail84,642 miles (+8,468)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    946103681231
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake warning light up on dash

  20. Pass76,174 miles (+9,552)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    322862180462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFull under tray fited

  21. Pass66,622 miles (+8,658)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    521022289243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass57,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    153894488293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,964 miles (+15,099)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    202550488297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,865 miles
    Test number
    191494457334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OKV

Does LM54 OKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OKV is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OKV?
The MOT on LM54 OKV is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OKV done?
LM54 OKV was recorded at 154,774 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,942 miles a year.
Has LM54 OKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OKV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 OKV 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 OKV find?
LM54 OKV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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