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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 FHXMOT history

LL04 FHX is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
208,211 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 FHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 FHX was last recorded at 208,211 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2023: 177,585 miles, lower than 177,799 miles on 28 Nov 2023.

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
207,887 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
324 miles
Average per year
9,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,211 miles
  • 2025 – 191,980 miles
  • 2023 – 178,001 miles
  • 2022 – 174,867 miles
  • 2021 – 164,610 miles
  • 2019 – 158,441 miles
  • 2018 – 148,881 miles
  • 2017 – 137,097 miles
  • 2016 – 124,762 miles
  • 2015 – 114,882 miles
  • 2014 – 96,656 miles
  • 2013 – 87,928 miles
  • 2012 – 78,606 miles
  • 2011 – 69,195 miles
  • 2010 – 61,161 miles
  • 2009 – 51,839 miles
  • 2008 – 36,663 miles
  • 2007 – 23,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,211 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,211 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    208,211 miles
    Test number
    5331267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail207,887 miles (+15,907)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    207,887 miles
    Test number
    5309760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,980 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,980 miles
    Test number
    4108694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,634 miles (+13,633)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    191,634 miles
    Test number
    4081208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,001 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,001 miles
    Test number
    2636552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,585 miles (-214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,585 miles
    Test number
    2604365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail177,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,799 miles
    Test number
    2587395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    1280833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail174,867 miles (+10,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    174,867 miles
    Test number
    1254702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,610 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,610 miles
    Test number
    23083106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,441 miles (+9,560)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,441 miles
    Test number
    20857211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,881 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,881 miles
    Test number
    19272055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,097 miles (+12,335)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,097 miles
    Test number
    231520768321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,762 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,762 miles
    Test number
    284508989568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,882 miles (+18,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,882 miles
    Test number
    457995395121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    145977794199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,656 miles (+8,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    169687994166
    • FailureNearside 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)
  18. Pass87,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    539449273123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,918 miles (+9,312)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    235009173176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass78,606 miles (+9,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,606 miles
    Test number
    755888472134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass69,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    188349271133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,188 miles (+8,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    189109271141
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  23. Pass61,161 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,161 miles
    Test number
    442665970137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,151 miles (+9,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    792232170137
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass51,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    212612139137
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Fail51,893 miles (+15,230)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    653252839199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald on inner edge .
  27. Pass36,663 miles (+13,095)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    872908958158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have cuts in them .
  28. Pass23,568 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,568 miles
    Test number
    111627677161
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 FHX

Does LL04 FHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 FHX is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 FHX?
The MOT on LL04 FHX is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 FHX done?
LL04 FHX was recorded at 208,211 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 9,871 miles a year.
Has LL04 FHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 FHX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 FHX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 FHX find?
LL04 FHX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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