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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LS54 YVKMOT history

LS54 YVK is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
127,296 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YVK
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
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YVK was last recorded at 127,296 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,286 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,296 miles
  • 2022 – 121,194 miles
  • 2021 – 118,951 miles
  • 2019 – 115,203 miles
  • 2018 – 112,021 miles
  • 2017 – 107,383 miles
  • 2016 – 105,128 miles
  • 2015 – 100,686 miles
  • 2014 – 94,304 miles
  • 2012 – 82,835 miles
  • 2011 – 76,313 miles
  • 2010 – 69,861 miles
  • 2009 – 63,185 miles
  • 2008 – 52,423 miles
  • 2007 – 42,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,296 miles
  • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,296 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,296 miles
    Test number
    145347704713
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  2. Fail127,286 miles (+7)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,286 miles
    Test number
    973061502078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  3. Fail127,279 miles (+6,085)8 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,279 miles
    Test number
    420701038429
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe excessively corroded from left to right (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush excessively movement ( bent arm from left to right ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right front arm bush excessively movement ( front bent arm bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bar bush has excess movement left to right (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake requires adjustment (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes upper and lower worn but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,194 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    424161299820
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail121,180 miles (+2,229)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,180 miles
    Test number
    502886981131
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,951 miles (+3,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,951 miles
    Test number
    132831738499
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass115,203 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,203 miles
    Test number
    873300666399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil from engine.

  8. Fail115,163 miles (+3,142)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,163 miles
    Test number
    178953482225
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil from engine.

  9. Pass112,021 miles (+4,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,021 miles
    Test number
    704650954844
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,383 miles (+2,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,383 miles
    Test number
    887103107584
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting inspection

  11. Pass105,128 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,128 miles
    Test number
    685677688627
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable components

  12. Fail105,128 miles (+4,442)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,128 miles
    Test number
    515047416207
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable components

  13. Pass100,686 miles (+6,382)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,686 miles
    Test number
    246116435466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass94,304 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    895110254153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight fluctuation offside rear brake

  15. Fail94,304 miles (+11,469)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    238679444447
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight fluctuation offside rear brake

  16. Pass82,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,835 miles
    Test number
    745578442303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,835 miles (+6,522)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,835 miles
    Test number
    555758142367
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass76,313 miles (+6,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,313 miles
    Test number
    359459541393
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass69,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    621363710359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,861 miles (+6,676)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    814373010373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,185 miles (+10,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    454901849370
    • 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)

  22. Pass52,423 miles (+9,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    613550838399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass42,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,548 miles
    Test number
    363821647378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YVK

Does LS54 YVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YVK expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YVK?
The MOT on LS54 YVK expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YVK done?
LS54 YVK was recorded at 127,296 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 5,287 miles a year.
Has LS54 YVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YVK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 YVK 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 LS54 YVK find?
LS54 YVK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect: brake master cylinder below minimum mark.

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