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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LB04 PNZMOT history

LB04 PNZ is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
120,610 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 PNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 PNZ was last recorded at 120,610 miles on 8 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,608 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,610 miles
  • 2024 – 120,608 miles
  • 2022 – 118,133 miles
  • 2021 – 117,934 miles
  • 2020 – 117,126 miles
  • 2017 – 113,569 miles
  • 2016 – 101,567 miles
  • 2014 – 92,347 miles
  • 2013 – 81,079 miles
  • 2012 – 71,735 miles
  • 2011 – 61,577 miles
  • 2010 – 55,313 miles
  • 2009 – 44,148 miles
  • 2008 – 31,584 miles
  • 2007 – 23,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,610 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,610 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,610 miles
    Test number
    237414562020
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Fail120,610 miles (+2)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,610 miles
    Test number
    152428499392
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Fail120,608 miles (+2,475)2 dangerous14 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,608 miles
    Test number
    727484420983
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust flexy has a hole in it and fumes are entering cab (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom rear arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy has a hole in it (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm front bush worn but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front red tyre pressure monitoring light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm front bush worn but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,133 miles (+199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,133 miles
    Test number
    511897063318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass117,934 miles (+808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,934 miles
    Test number
    497558474447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,126 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    524300098801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,569 miles (+12,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    215461056981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass101,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,567 miles
    Test number
    907642297189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,567 miles (+9,220)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,567 miles
    Test number
    706158396566
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass92,347 miles (+11,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,347 miles
    Test number
    107447014024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,079 miles (+9,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    685268513002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass71,735 miles (+10,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    967937912005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass61,577 miles (+6,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,577 miles
    Test number
    148602651096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,313 miles (+11,165)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,313 miles
    Test number
    260147030175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront tyres scuffing on edges
    • NoteService indicator shows service due

  15. Pass44,148 miles (+12,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    321359639197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,584 miles
    Test number
    900533128124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,571 miles (+8,497)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    962823228187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre starting to perrish

  18. Pass23,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,074 miles
    Test number
    140755247182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 PNZ

Does LB04 PNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 PNZ is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 PNZ?
The MOT on LB04 PNZ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 PNZ done?
LB04 PNZ was recorded at 120,610 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,146 miles a year.
Has LB04 PNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 PNZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 PNZ 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 LB04 PNZ find?
LB04 PNZ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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