BMW 5 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LE04 FOUMOT history
LE04 FOU is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 19 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,748 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 168,748 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 FOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE04 FOU was last recorded at 168,748 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 7,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 161,340 miles · 9 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,408 miles
- Average per year
- 9,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,748 miles
- 2023 – 161,340 miles
- 2022 – 152,601 miles
- 2021 – 144,717 miles
- 2020 – 141,614 miles
- 2019 – 135,133 miles
- 2018 – 129,128 miles
- 2017 – 122,684 miles
- 2016 – 114,238 miles
- 2015 – 106,433 miles
- 2014 – 91,671 miles
- 2013 – 66,730 miles
- 2012 – 51,669 miles
- 2011 – 43,311 miles
- 2010 – 34,140 miles
- 2009 – 19,828 miles
- 2008 – 9,833 miles
- 2007 – 8,920 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,748 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,748 miles (+7,408)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 168,748 miles
- Test number
- 399080201851
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,340 miles (+8,739)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 161,340 miles
- Test number
- 587531047509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,601 miles (+7,884)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 152,601 miles
- Test number
- 325659115515
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps deteriorated, not affecting light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front arm) front bush is worn and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,717 miles (+3,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 144,717 miles
- Test number
- 828857871301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass141,614 miles (+6,481)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 141,614 miles
- Test number
- 510986407945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,133 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 135,133 miles
- Test number
- 383582518423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass129,128 miles (+6,444)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 129,128 miles
- Test number
- 241414469399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,684 miles (+8,446)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 122,684 miles
- Test number
- 902763886652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 114,238 miles
- Test number
- 962437576537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,238 miles (+7,805)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,238 miles
- Test number
- 286356029076
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass106,433 miles (+14,762)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 106,433 miles
- Test number
- 117853335077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,671 miles (+24,941)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 91,671 miles
- Test number
- 307040734028
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,730 miles (+15,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 66,730 miles
- Test number
- 147018723018
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass51,669 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 51,669 miles
- Test number
- 188906942445
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to get low on tread
Fail51,659 miles (+8,348)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,659 miles
- Test number
- 299175242001
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to get low on tread
Pass43,311 miles (+9,171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 43,311 miles
- Test number
- 925042851068
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,140 miles (+14,312)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 34,140 miles
- Test number
- 164905820041
- 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)
Pass19,828 miles (+9,995)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 19,828 miles
- Test number
- 141258329061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,833 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 9,833 miles
- Test number
- 164031558450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,802 miles (+882)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 9,802 miles
- Test number
- 830943728051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 8,920 miles
- Test number
- 651099617213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE04 FOU
- Does LE04 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE04 FOU expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 FOU?
- The MOT on LE04 FOU expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE04 FOU done?
- LE04 FOU was recorded at 168,748 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 9,170 miles a year.
- Has LE04 FOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 FOU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2016.
- Has the mileage on LE04 FOU 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 LE04 FOU find?
- LE04 FOU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.
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