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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LX54 VROMOT history

LX54 VRO is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,386 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LX54 VRO was last recorded at 162,386 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 11,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,925 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,461 miles
Average per year
7,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,386 miles
  • 2025 – 150,925 miles
  • 2024 – 143,427 miles
  • 2023 – 136,225 miles
  • 2022 – 129,693 miles
  • 2021 – 124,253 miles
  • 2020 – 117,606 miles
  • 2019 – 112,626 miles
  • 2018 – 107,285 miles
  • 2017 – 100,715 miles
  • 2016 – 93,774 miles
  • 2015 – 86,408 miles
  • 2014 – 77,572 miles
  • 2013 – 69,949 miles
  • 2012 – 62,640 miles
  • 2011 – 56,157 miles
  • 2010 – 41,347 miles
  • 2009 – 33,954 miles
  • 2008 – 26,917 miles
  • 2007 – 21,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,386 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,386 miles (+11,461)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,386 miles
    Test number
    661035129179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,925 miles (+7,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,925 miles
    Test number
    548315645353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,427 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,427 miles
    Test number
    726035843165
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES - LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail143,426 miles (+7,201)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,426 miles
    Test number
    188653217874
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced on pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES - LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,225 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,225 miles
    Test number
    457492910900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,224 miles (+6,531)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,224 miles
    Test number
    513184464877
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,693 miles
    Test number
    663713209209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail129,692 miles (+5,439)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,692 miles
    Test number
    552899384984
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,253 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    273040223735
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail124,241 miles (+6,635)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,241 miles
    Test number
    973156638804
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ON BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking SEAL CRACKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,606 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,606 miles
    Test number
    684606678841
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass112,626 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    428123554064
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail112,625 miles (+5,340)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,625 miles
    Test number
    416271324956
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass107,285 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    493088887661
    • AdvisoryFront advise brake pipe heavy rust

  15. Pass100,715 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,715 miles
    Test number
    824190762090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,774 miles (+7,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    499856540510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    876257325247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,408 miles (+8,836)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    888616725261
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass77,572 miles (+7,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    378957844298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,949 miles (+7,309)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,949 miles
    Test number
    127887423279
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass62,640 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    568188822282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,157 miles (+14,810)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    388571251411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,347 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    811039420248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,954 miles (+7,037)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,954 miles
    Test number
    902586139212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass26,917 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,917 miles
    Test number
    224634538218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,619 miles
    Test number
    762901947254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VRO

Does LX54 VRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VRO is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VRO?
The MOT on LX54 VRO is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VRO done?
LX54 VRO was recorded at 162,386 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
Has LX54 VRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VRO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 VRO 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 VRO find?
LX54 VRO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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