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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LB04 WYAMOT history

LB04 WYA is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,124 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
23 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WYA was last recorded at 161,124 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 5,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2025: 155,707 miles, lower than 157,053 miles on 12 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,707 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,417 miles
Average per year
7,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,124 miles
  • 2025 – 155,707 miles
  • 2024 – 157,053 miles
  • 2023 – 147,815 miles
  • 2022 – 142,846 miles
  • 2021 – 138,033 miles
  • 2020 – 133,609 miles
  • 2019 – 128,874 miles
  • 2018 – 125,145 miles
  • 2017 – 120,057 miles
  • 2016 – 116,533 miles
  • 2015 – 107,297 miles
  • 2014 – 101,919 miles
  • 2013 – 92,543 miles
  • 2012 – 81,280 miles
  • 2011 – 67,641 miles
  • 2010 – 56,478 miles
  • 2009 – 48,562 miles
  • 2008 – 35,992 miles
  • 2007 – 24,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,124 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,124 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,124 miles
    Test number
    136811110886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,707 miles (-1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,707 miles
    Test number
    213047194153
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,053 miles (+9,238)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,053 miles
    Test number
    106015595329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,815 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,815 miles
    Test number
    100817980525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,846 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,846 miles
    Test number
    831642213899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,033 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,033 miles
    Test number
    968298605342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,609 miles (+4,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,609 miles
    Test number
    675263716610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,874 miles (+3,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,874 miles
    Test number
    316065777952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass125,145 miles (+5,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    949630398571
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,057 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    862883326381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass116,533 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,533 miles
    Test number
    187933331383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    864059655862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail107,297 miles (+5,378)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    314600117810
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass101,919 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    285788084277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,866 miles (+9,323)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,866 miles
    Test number
    699923584265
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass92,543 miles (+11,263)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,543 miles
    Test number
    397552793268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass81,280 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    246937992207
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail81,280 miles (+13,639)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    779756192296
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass67,641 miles (+11,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    715518171264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,478 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    442478780277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,282 miles (+7,720)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,282 miles
    Test number
    973082480212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,562 miles (+12,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,562 miles
    Test number
    630206879230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,992 miles (+11,724)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,992 miles
    Test number
    562338178203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,268 miles
    Test number
    623444407372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,268 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,268 miles
    Test number
    421272407489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,715 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    370956227278
    • 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)

  27. Pass21,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,247 miles
    Test number
    734064567127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WYA

Does LB04 WYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 WYA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WYA?
The MOT on LB04 WYA 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 LB04 WYA done?
LB04 WYA was recorded at 161,124 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 7,252 miles a year.
Has LB04 WYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WYA has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LB04 WYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 WYA find?
LB04 WYA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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