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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LS54 KSNMOT history

LS54 KSN is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2025
Mileage
151,548 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 KSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 KSN was last recorded at 151,548 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 31,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2010: 51,323 miles, lower than 512,410 miles on 12 May 2010.

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
120,477 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
31,071 miles
Average per year
7,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,548 miles
  • 2023 – 120,477 miles
  • 2022 – 114,743 miles
  • 2021 – 110,779 miles
  • 2020 – 110,254 miles
  • 2019 – 109,637 miles
  • 2018 – 105,313 miles
  • 2017 – 100,652 miles
  • 2015 – 99,575 miles
  • 2014 – 95,586 miles
  • 2013 – 82,665 miles
  • 2012 – 73,274 miles
  • 2011 – 62,165 miles
  • 2010 – 51,323 miles
  • 2009 – 39,846 miles
  • 2008 – 31,307 miles
  • 2007 – 29,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,548 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,548 miles (+31,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    444187608459
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,477 miles (+5,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,477 miles
    Test number
    696312389135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass114,743 miles (+3,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    506558108202
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine under cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,779 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,779 miles
    Test number
    730744057630
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted to vehicle

  5. Pass110,254 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    497983073262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,637 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,637 miles
    Test number
    846320275869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,313 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    372765952806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,652 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,652 miles
    Test number
    225222494987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,575 miles (+3,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,575 miles
    Test number
    321759372216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass95,586 miles (+12,921)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    668684334141
    • NoteLower reading on n/s hand brake
    • NoteN/s outer brake light not working
    • NoteN/s outer side light not working
    • NoteO/s inner brake light not working

  11. Pass82,665 miles (+9,391)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    949671323163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged but canno see cords.
    • NoteRear brake pads look low.

  12. Pass73,274 miles (+11,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    778358832180
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass62,165 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    906499831106
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMalfunction indicator light on !
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail62,165 miles (+10,842)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    406369331139
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warnimg light on.
    • NoteMalfunction indicator light on !
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass51,323 miles (-461,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,323 miles
    Test number
    821744430160
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low --replace in 3.000 miles

  16. Fail512,410 miles (+472,564)3 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    512,410 miles
    Test number
    262572630430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low --replace in 3.000 miles

  17. Pass39,846 miles (+8,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,846 miles
    Test number
    670092289025
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass31,307 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    850669708133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    143421297270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 KSN

Does LS54 KSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 KSN expired on 14 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 KSN?
The MOT on LS54 KSN expired on 14 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 KSN done?
LS54 KSN was recorded at 151,548 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 7,139 miles a year.
Has LS54 KSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 KSN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2011.
Has the mileage on LS54 KSN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 KSN find?
LS54 KSN passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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