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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB04 XVHMOT history

LB04 XVH is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,194 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XVH
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
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XVH was last recorded at 74,194 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,172 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,194 miles
  • 2025 – 72,884 miles
  • 2024 – 72,500 miles
  • 2023 – 69,725 miles
  • 2022 – 66,387 miles
  • 2021 – 63,114 miles
  • 2020 – 60,742 miles
  • 2019 – 57,947 miles
  • 2018 – 56,064 miles
  • 2017 – 53,573 miles
  • 2016 – 51,901 miles
  • 2015 – 48,748 miles
  • 2014 – 46,173 miles
  • 2013 – 42,406 miles
  • 2012 – 39,983 miles
  • 2011 – 36,379 miles
  • 2010 – 33,738 miles
  • 2009 – 31,432 miles
  • 2008 – 27,009 miles
  • 2007 – 23,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,194 miles
  • AdvisoryFront blades poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has condensationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflecter slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass deteriatingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,194 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    119543747056
    • AdvisoryFront blades poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflecter slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass deteriating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,172 miles (+1,288)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    962661787684
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront blades poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflecter slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass deteriating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,884 miles (+384)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    579733961154
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slight condensation not affecting beam image at present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slight deteriating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,500 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    895545933818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,725 miles (+3,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,725 miles
    Test number
    563761224879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,387 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    221136813449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,114 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    532640749318
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,114 miles (+2,372)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    811180722471
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,742 miles (+2,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    699216118375
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,947 miles (+1,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    171005726203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass deteriating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass56,064 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    919897323944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass53,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    363954997652
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail53,573 miles (+1,672)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    826493707394
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass51,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,901 miles
    Test number
    819540620492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  15. Fail51,901 miles (+3,153)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,901 miles
    Test number
    333600236749
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  16. Pass48,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    449591925174
    • 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)

  17. Fail48,747 miles (+2,574)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    359391125112
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,173 miles (+3,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    276871344475
    • NoteNear-side front cracking between tread

  19. Pass42,406 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,406 miles
    Test number
    646518833156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,983 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    319563352188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    365552231165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,379 miles (+2,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    828832031104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass33,738 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,738 miles
    Test number
    813967440181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,432 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,432 miles
    Test number
    811073559171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,009 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    264837438472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,237 miles
    Test number
    252045637446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XVH

Does LB04 XVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XVH is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XVH?
The MOT on LB04 XVH is valid until 4 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 XVH done?
LB04 XVH was recorded at 74,194 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,640 miles a year.
Has LB04 XVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XVH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 XVH 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 XVH find?
LB04 XVH passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front blades poor condition; nearside front headlight has condensation; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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