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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.

LM54 TKO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass134,149 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass112,113 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    405887886864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass98,692 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,692 miles
    Test number
    741958010115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass84,946 miles (+7,509)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,946 miles
    Test number
    689738764433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,437 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    269727445011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,792 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    206158944038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,732 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    676129143029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass49,637 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    785011461025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,174 miles (+8,701)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    172694050477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,473 miles
    Test number
    814259369096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. Pass24,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,315 miles
    Test number
    114866268091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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