MW54LRN - BMW 530
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 6 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,246 mi
Expires: 30 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Passed - 01 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,357 mi
Expires: 30 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 06 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,518 mi
Expires: 07 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,195 mi
Expires: 07 September 2023
Passed - 16 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,073 mi
Expires: 15 June 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Failed - 04 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,069 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front most and rear most both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine/under covers fitted at the time of test unable to visually inspect some components
- Advisory Front coil springs not correctly located
- Advisory Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 08 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,010 mi
Expires: 12 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Failed - 08 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,010 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Failed - 06 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,937 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 05 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,425 mi
Expires: 12 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 04 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,423 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 22 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,342 mi
Expires: 12 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/r wishbone bush wearing
- Advisory play in o/s rack arm
Passed - 09 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,359 mi
Expires: 12 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory pads wearing
- Advisory o/s/f lower ball joint wearing
- Advisory play in o/s rack arm
- Advisory both rear rose bushes and o/s/r lower arm bushes wearing
- Advisory n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low
Passed - 18 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,769 mi
Expires: 12 January 2017
Failed - 18 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,769 mi
Passed - 02 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,840 mi
Expires: 12 January 2016
Failed - 02 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,840 mi
Passed - 13 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,598 mi
Expires: 12 January 2015
Failed - 06 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,262 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 07 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,139 mi
Expires: 12 January 2014
Failed - 07 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,139 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passed - 06 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,048 mi
Expires: 12 January 2013
Failed - 05 January 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,048 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,941 mi
Expires: 12 January 2012
Passed - 22 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,233 mi
Expires: 21 December 2010
Passed - 04 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,544 mi
Expires: 08 December 2009
Passed - 04 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,965 mi
Expires: 08 December 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for MW54LRN?
The MOT expires on 30 September 2026.
What is the tax status of MW54LRN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of MW54LRN?
This is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of MW54LRN?
This vehicle produces 208 g/km of CO2 emissions.