BMW 5 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LS54 YVMMOT history
LS54 YVM is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,971 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 148,971 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 YVM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 YVM was last recorded at 148,971 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 13,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,267 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,704 miles
- Average per year
- 6,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,971 miles
- 2025 – 135,267 miles
- 2024 – 118,647 miles
- 2023 – 102,774 miles
- 2022 – 86,910 miles
- 2021 – 74,217 miles
- 2020 – 64,712 miles
- 2019 – 57,103 miles
- 2018 – 48,739 miles
- 2017 – 44,702 miles
- 2016 – 39,709 miles
- 2015 – 35,598 miles
- 2014 – 32,600 miles
- 2013 – 30,500 miles
- 2011 – 29,236 miles
- 2010 – 26,867 miles
- 2009 – 25,150 miles
- 2008 – 22,121 miles
- 2007 – 17,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S. (1.1.11 (c))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,971 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 148,971 miles
- Test number
- 462089459955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,966 miles (+13,699)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,966 miles
- Test number
- 122371616757
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,267 miles (+261)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 135,267 miles
- Test number
- 107764667006
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,006 miles (+16,359)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,006 miles
- Test number
- 530536276533
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass118,647 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 118,647 miles
- Test number
- 405733674762
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,647 miles (+15,873)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,647 miles
- Test number
- 330079220541
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system footwell area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested severe brake fluid leak. Loss of pressure (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,774 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 102,774 miles
- Test number
- 665110252262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,771 miles (+15,861)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,771 miles
- Test number
- 577365577619
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,910 miles (+12,693)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 86,910 miles
- Test number
- 814343294503
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,217 miles (+9,505)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 74,217 miles
- Test number
- 756765661955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,712 miles (+7,609)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 64,712 miles
- Test number
- 582022724756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,103 miles (+8,364)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 57,103 miles
- Test number
- 604668272652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,739 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 48,739 miles
- Test number
- 710596121668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 48,697 miles
- Test number
- 365861606920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,697 miles (+3,995)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,697 miles
- Test number
- 997181189744
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass44,702 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,702 miles
- Test number
- 323988576425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,700 miles (+4,991)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,700 miles
- Test number
- 728284935653
- FailureOffside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass39,709 miles (+4,111)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,709 miles
- Test number
- 920657408964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,598 miles (+2,998)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 35,598 miles
- Test number
- 845758195004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,600 miles (+2,100)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 32,600 miles
- Test number
- 898952404168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,500 miles (+1,264)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 30,500 miles
- Test number
- 429883103129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,236 miles (+2,369)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 29,236 miles
- Test number
- 507770331304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,867 miles (+1,717)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 26,867 miles
- Test number
- 492419740341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,150 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 25,150 miles
- Test number
- 322189039353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,121 miles (+4,549)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 22,121 miles
- Test number
- 974560858369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 17,572 miles
- Test number
- 350786847356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 YVM
- Does LS54 YVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YVM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 YVM?
- The MOT on LS54 YVM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS54 YVM done?
- LS54 YVM was recorded at 148,971 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
- Has LS54 YVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 YVM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS54 YVM 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 YVM find?
- LS54 YVM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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