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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LK04 XLHMOT history

LK04 XLH is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,142 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XLH was last recorded at 166,142 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 9,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,553 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,589 miles
Average per year
7,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,142 miles
  • 2025 – 156,553 miles
  • 2024 – 147,167 miles
  • 2023 – 140,983 miles
  • 2022 – 132,765 miles
  • 2021 – 125,274 miles
  • 2020 – 122,279 miles
  • 2019 – 113,829 miles
  • 2018 – 106,391 miles
  • 2017 – 96,278 miles
  • 2016 – 83,578 miles
  • 2015 – 70,218 miles
  • 2014 – 64,584 miles
  • 2013 – 57,770 miles
  • 2012 – 51,152 miles
  • 2011 – 46,312 miles
  • 2010 – 39,967 miles
  • 2009 – 35,653 miles
  • 2008 – 31,448 miles
  • 2007 – 27,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,142 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,142 miles (+9,589)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,142 miles
    Test number
    152700373659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,553 miles (+9,386)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,553 miles
    Test number
    226392700957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,167 miles (+6,184)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    824052262690
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,983 miles (+8,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,983 miles
    Test number
    983632294594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass132,765 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,765 miles
    Test number
    580506010308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,764 miles (+7,490)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,764 miles
    Test number
    960715298085
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,274 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,274 miles
    Test number
    178012694367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,279 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    758558372053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,277 miles (+8,448)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,277 miles
    Test number
    925622417307
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass113,829 miles (+7,438)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    284565486976
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 beside petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,391 miles (+10,113)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,391 miles
    Test number
    798012737260
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass96,278 miles (+12,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,278 miles
    Test number
    267076045939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass83,578 miles (+13,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,578 miles
    Test number
    967336552518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,218 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    875859325185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    967632734168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,581 miles (+6,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    265772934144
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,770 miles (+6,618)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    205013023457
    • NoteDynamic steering inactive
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass51,152 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    505601832123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,312 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    135510241103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,967 miles
    Test number
    900580920108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,965 miles (+4,312)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    984290920166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass35,653 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,653 miles
    Test number
    491992029142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,448 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    304008928181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    833474037159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XLH

Does LK04 XLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 XLH is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XLH?
The MOT on LK04 XLH is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 XLH done?
LK04 XLH was recorded at 166,142 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
Has LK04 XLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XLH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LK04 XLH 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 LK04 XLH find?
LK04 XLH passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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