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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LX54 AYKMOT history

LX54 AYK is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,513 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 AYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 AYK was last recorded at 143,513 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 3,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,179 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,334 miles
Average per year
5,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,513 miles
  • 2025 – 140,179 miles
  • 2024 – 139,025 miles
  • 2023 – 136,749 miles
  • 2022 – 134,614 miles
  • 2021 – 131,377 miles
  • 2020 – 125,481 miles
  • 2019 – 122,163 miles
  • 2018 – 118,276 miles
  • 2017 – 113,825 miles
  • 2016 – 101,975 miles
  • 2015 – 80,691 miles
  • 2014 – 73,318 miles
  • 2013 – 69,084 miles
  • 2012 – 63,717 miles
  • 2011 – 58,486 miles
  • 2010 – 51,872 miles
  • 2009 – 46,559 miles
  • 2008 – 39,359 miles
  • 2007 – 30,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,513 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,513 miles (+3,334)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,513 miles
    Test number
    760302962764
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,179 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,179 miles
    Test number
    452898755083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,025 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,025 miles
    Test number
    532635263946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,749 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,749 miles
    Test number
    396756954929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,614 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,614 miles
    Test number
    203727216789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,377 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    690340263784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,481 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,481 miles
    Test number
    725293395315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,163 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,163 miles
    Test number
    655128464078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,276 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,276 miles
    Test number
    997349685473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,825 miles (+11,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,825 miles
    Test number
    926897667624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,975 miles (+21,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,975 miles
    Test number
    633272219315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass80,691 miles (+7,373)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    353442755774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,318 miles (+55)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    218202954265
    • NoteN/s/rear lower arm bush has play
  14. Fail73,263 miles (+4,179)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,263 miles
    Test number
    227740144221
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
  15. Pass69,084 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    367277343428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Fail69,045 miles (+5,328)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    355020843422
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass63,717 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    948746162227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,486 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,486 miles
    Test number
    509337251221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,872 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    383551450206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    192098039203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,553 miles (+7,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    513638939205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass39,359 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,359 miles
    Test number
    530230348286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,133 miles
    Test number
    491269047226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 AYK

Does LX54 AYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 AYK is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 AYK?
The MOT on LX54 AYK is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 AYK done?
LX54 AYK was recorded at 143,513 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,950 miles a year.
Has LX54 AYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 AYK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on LX54 AYK 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 LX54 AYK find?
LX54 AYK passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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