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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK04 ZPCMOT history

LK04 ZPC is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
144,245 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 ZPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 ZPC was last recorded at 144,245 miles on 3 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2018: 136,523 miles, lower than 137,006 miles on 12 May 2017.
  • 3 Dec 2021: 144,245 miles, lower than 149,783 miles on 5 Nov 2020.

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
149,783 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Average per year
6,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 144,245 miles
  • 2020 – 149,783 miles
  • 2019 – 141,601 miles
  • 2018 – 136,523 miles
  • 2017 – 137,006 miles
  • 2015 – 129,767 miles
  • 2014 – 127,878 miles
  • 2013 – 114,009 miles
  • 2012 – 94,461 miles
  • 2010 – 74,901 miles
  • 2009 – 63,002 miles
  • 2008 – 55,381 miles
  • 2007 – 47,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,245 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,245 miles (-5,538)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,245 miles
    Test number
    395419677780
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass149,783 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,783 miles
    Test number
    757254641508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,601 miles (+5,078)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,601 miles
    Test number
    587231205618
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,523 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,523 miles
    Test number
    686086004136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail136,523 miles (-483)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,523 miles
    Test number
    251886658830
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass137,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    134950620084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,006 miles (+7,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    712768311820
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass129,767 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,767 miles
    Test number
    773754090073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail129,674 miles (+1,796)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,674 miles
    Test number
    922548091574
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass127,878 miles (+13,869)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    735053124383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,009 miles (+19,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,009 miles
    Test number
    369827073263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,461 miles (+10,848)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    646206772251
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall,not to ply or cords!
    • NoteRear park brake effeciency lower than normal!

  13. Pass83,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    396165002093
    • NoteMice under bonnet

  14. Fail83,613 miles (+8,712)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    795904602057
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMice under bonnet
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

  15. Pass74,901 miles (+11,899)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    173405530215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,002 miles (+7,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,002 miles
    Test number
    604915429288
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    232428508246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail55,381 miles (+7,990)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    884197408292
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass47,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    712887407284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 ZPC

Does LK04 ZPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 ZPC expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 ZPC?
The MOT on LK04 ZPC expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 ZPC done?
LK04 ZPC was recorded at 144,245 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 6,746 miles a year.
Has LK04 ZPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 ZPC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LK04 ZPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 ZPC find?
LK04 ZPC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 4 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; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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