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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LC04 DFPMOT history

LC04 DFP is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,192 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 DFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 DFP was last recorded at 159,192 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2012: 54,063 miles, lower than 75,352 miles on 21 Jun 2011.

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
158,111 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
6,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,192 miles
  • 2024 – 158,111 miles
  • 2023 – 150,792 miles
  • 2022 – 143,500 miles
  • 2021 – 132,287 miles
  • 2020 – 129,916 miles
  • 2019 – 120,977 miles
  • 2018 – 111,457 miles
  • 2017 – 103,168 miles
  • 2016 – 101,951 miles
  • 2015 – 98,019 miles
  • 2014 – 93,060 miles
  • 2013 – 88,972 miles
  • 2012 – 54,063 miles
  • 2011 – 75,352 miles
  • 2010 – 69,326 miles
  • 2009 – 65,698 miles
  • 2008 – 57,721 miles
  • 2007 – 42,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,192 miles (+1,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,192 miles
    Test number
    483903718762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass158,111 miles (+7,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,111 miles
    Test number
    143775660991
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  3. Pass150,792 miles (+414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,792 miles
    Test number
    393648927744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail150,378 miles (+6,878)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,378 miles
    Test number
    945836719022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass143,500 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    638662413083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail143,500 miles (+11,213)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    660048391472
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass132,287 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,287 miles
    Test number
    605790600669
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail132,286 miles (+2,370)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,286 miles
    Test number
    819768908037
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass129,916 miles (+8,939)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,916 miles
    Test number
    435246590709
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

  10. Pass120,977 miles (+9,520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,977 miles
    Test number
    653750493747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,457 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,457 miles
    Test number
    710414923906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper (1.2.1b)

  12. Fail111,457 miles (+8,289)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,457 miles
    Test number
    130725762795
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working Wing (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working Wing (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass103,168 miles (+1,217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    348982130592
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate chipped
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  14. Pass101,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    278983946286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,951 miles (+3,932)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    622510095253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass98,019 miles (+4,959)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    107673765154
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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

  17. Pass93,060 miles (+4,088)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    498769364138
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass88,972 miles (+34,909)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    309528773141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,063 miles (-21,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,063 miles
    Test number
    567040272122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass75,352 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,352 miles
    Test number
    619902571190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    693095950167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,326 miles (+3,628)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    760665650164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass65,698 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    230116759138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,721 miles (+14,788)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    791155858184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,933 miles
    Test number
    902539547167
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC04 DFP

Does LC04 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 DFP is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC04 DFP?
The MOT on LC04 DFP is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 DFP done?
LC04 DFP was recorded at 159,192 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,278 miles a year.
Has LC04 DFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 DFP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LC04 DFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC04 DFP find?
LC04 DFP passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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