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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LR54 LUPMOT history

LR54 LUP is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
173,741 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LUP was last recorded at 173,741 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2013: 100,595 miles, lower than 147,333 miles on 7 Jul 2012.

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
173,741 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,741 miles
  • 2023 – 162,832 miles
  • 2022 – 156,079 miles
  • 2020 – 146,392 miles
  • 2016 – 201,201 miles
  • 2015 – 185,690 miles
  • 2014 – 174,090 miles
  • 2013 – 100,595 miles
  • 2012 – 147,333 miles
  • 2011 – 134,943 miles
  • 2009 – 66,656 miles
  • 2008 – 52,603 miles
  • 2007 – 41,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,741 miles
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leaks around engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak around engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • T.p.m light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,741 miles
    Test number
    116246566726
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around engine

  2. Fail173,741 miles (+10,909)5 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,741 miles
    Test number
    485713126063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system do not drive (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around engine
    • AdvisoryTpm light on

  3. Pass162,832 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,832 miles
    Test number
    371894780971
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine
    • AdvisoryT.p.m light on

  4. Fail162,832 miles (+6,753)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,832 miles
    Test number
    109991166688
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible badly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts badly faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn apart of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine
    • AdvisoryT.p.m light on

  5. Pass156,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,079 miles
    Test number
    112186385294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass242,383 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    242,383 km
    Test number
    947802278133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,392 miles
    Test number
    484533682678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass225,745 km (+10,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    225,745 km
    Test number
    845177436076
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass215,668 km (+5,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    215,668 km
    Test number
    558923254337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass209,878 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    209,878 km
    Test number
    288288748908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass201,201 miles (+15,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    201,201 miles
    Test number
    869849948528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass185,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    185,690 miles
    Test number
    677468675109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,690 miles (+11,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,690 miles
    Test number
    785568175112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass174,090 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    174,090 miles
    Test number
    165419084192
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail174,090 miles (+73,495)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,090 miles
    Test number
    535819484168
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass100,595 miles (-46,738)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    508367483169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,333 miles (+12,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    416379682158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,943 miles
    Test number
    777252891170
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass120,123 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    120,123 km
    Test number
    542070900236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,656 miles (+14,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    440945849272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,603 miles (+10,758)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,603 miles
    Test number
    342192068421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    811781477233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 LUP

Does LR54 LUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LUP expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LUP?
The MOT on LR54 LUP expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LUP done?
LR54 LUP was recorded at 173,741 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 7,842 miles a year.
Has LR54 LUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LUP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 LUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 LUP find?
LR54 LUP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: rear axle bushes slight play; oil leaks around engine.

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