
BMW 530
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LM54 TKOMOT history
LM54 TKO is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,149 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 134,149 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 TKO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 TKO was last recorded at 134,149 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,148 miles · 8 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,149 miles
- 2025 – 131,187 miles
- 2024 – 127,649 miles
- 2023 – 123,439 miles
- 2022 – 118,639 miles
- 2021 – 113,906 miles
- 2020 – 112,113 miles
- 2019 – 104,136 miles
- 2018 – 98,692 miles
- 2017 – 92,479 miles
- 2016 – 84,946 miles
- 2015 – 77,437 miles
- 2014 – 71,792 miles
- 2013 – 63,732 miles
- 2012 – 56,721 miles
- 2011 – 49,637 miles
- 2010 – 41,174 miles
- 2009 – 32,473 miles
- 2008 – 24,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,149 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 134,149 miles
- Test number
- 982318323830
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,148 miles (+106)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,148 miles
- Test number
- 412665405461
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,042 miles (+2,855)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,042 miles
- Test number
- 630590230534
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
Pass131,187 miles (+3,538)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 131,187 miles
- Test number
- 615934116103
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,649 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,649 miles
- Test number
- 359605242693
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,647 miles (+4,208)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,647 miles
- Test number
- 934450484038
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,439 miles (+4,800)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 123,439 miles
- Test number
- 134375290549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,639 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 118,639 miles
- Test number
- 795312530733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail118,631 miles (+4,725)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,631 miles
- Test number
- 938741070117
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- 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))
Pass113,906 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 113,906 miles
- Test number
- 873710252023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,906 miles (+1,793)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,906 miles
- Test number
- 354703226060
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,113 miles (+7,977)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 112,113 miles
- Test number
- 405887886864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,136 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 104,136 miles
- Test number
- 605326609047
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail104,136 miles (+5,444)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,136 miles
- Test number
- 204305073057
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,692 miles (+6,213)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 98,692 miles
- Test number
- 741958010115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,479 miles (+7,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 92,479 miles
- Test number
- 315775861090
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,946 miles (+7,509)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 84,946 miles
- Test number
- 689738764433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,437 miles (+5,645)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,437 miles
- Test number
- 269727445011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,792 miles (+8,060)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 71,792 miles
- Test number
- 206158944038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,732 miles (+7,011)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,732 miles
- Test number
- 676129143029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,721 miles (+7,084)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,721 miles
- Test number
- 615609052040
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,637 miles (+8,463)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 49,637 miles
- Test number
- 785011461025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,174 miles (+8,701)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,174 miles
- Test number
- 172694050477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,473 miles
- Test number
- 814259369096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,473 miles (+8,158)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,473 miles
- Test number
- 543171569072
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass24,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 24,315 miles
- Test number
- 114866268091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,315 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,315 miles
- Test number
- 881266168086
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LM54 TKO
- Does LM54 TKO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 TKO is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 TKO?
- The MOT on LM54 TKO is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 TKO done?
- LM54 TKO was recorded at 134,149 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
- Has LM54 TKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 TKO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM54 TKO 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 TKO find?
- LM54 TKO passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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