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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LX54 CDUMOT history

LX54 CDU is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2021
Mileage
208,521 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 CDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2021
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX54 CDU was last recorded at 208,521 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 9,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,626 miles · 19 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
9,895 miles
Average per year
7,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,521 miles
  • 2020 – 198,626 miles
  • 2019 – 188,453 miles
  • 2018 – 180,150 miles
  • 2017 – 170,845 miles
  • 2016 – 151,872 miles
  • 2015 – 146,642 miles
  • 2014 – 138,973 miles
  • 2013 – 133,939 miles
  • 2012 – 124,043 miles
  • 2011 – 116,386 miles
  • 2010 – 100,986 miles
  • 2009 – 86,165 miles
  • 2008 – 84,775 miles
  • 2007 – 75,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail208,521 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and oil (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFuel pipe damaged corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • MajorFuel pipe insecure and filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail208,521 miles (+9,895)1 dangerous11 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,521 miles
    Test number
    319126272236
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and oil (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure and filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass198,626 miles (+75)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    198,626 miles
    Test number
    604833470434
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail198,551 miles (+10,098)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,551 miles
    Test number
    790217036973
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass188,453 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,453 miles
    Test number
    193525348299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail188,406 miles (+8,256)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,406 miles
    Test number
    986340834591
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass180,150 miles (+9,305)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,150 miles
    Test number
    672623813691
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements advise attention
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass170,845 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    170,845 miles
    Test number
    926756687028
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated and leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance low

  8. Fail170,838 miles (+18,966)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,838 miles
    Test number
    839605264603
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated and leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance low

  9. Pass151,872 miles (+5,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,872 miles
    Test number
    549894327975
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass146,642 miles (+7,669)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,642 miles
    Test number
    957067495042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNail in the n/s front tyre outer tread shoulder
    • NoteO/s hand brake performance is low

  11. Pass138,973 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    138,973 miles
    Test number
    135076984465
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail138,973 miles (+5,034)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,973 miles
    Test number
    636006884078
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s hand brake performance is low

  13. Pass133,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,939 miles
    Test number
    959522613176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,939 miles (+9,896)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,939 miles
    Test number
    556752103196
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass124,043 miles (+7,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,043 miles
    Test number
    436642202160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass116,386 miles (+15,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,386 miles
    Test number
    296566711436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,986 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    851912700177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,904 miles (+14,739)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,904 miles
    Test number
    372177390094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • NoteFront and rear discs just within wear limits

  19. Pass86,165 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,165 miles
    Test number
    232172319105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,775 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    940125688104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    232326887144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,183 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    442785487151
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

Questions about LX54 CDU

Does LX54 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 CDU expired on 18 Jun 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 CDU?
The MOT on LX54 CDU expired on 18 Jun 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 CDU done?
LX54 CDU was recorded at 208,521 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
Has LX54 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 CDU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 CDU 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 CDU find?
LX54 CDU failed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 1 minor defect: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and oil, and 10 more.

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