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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LL04 GZHMOT history

LL04 GZH is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
86,776 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 GZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 GZH was last recorded at 86,776 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,959 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
4,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,776 miles
  • 2023 – 85,959 miles
  • 2022 – 84,295 miles
  • 2021 – 81,372 miles
  • 2019 – 77,132 miles
  • 2018 – 72,100 miles
  • 2017 – 69,512 miles
  • 2016 – 62,653 miles
  • 2015 – 57,104 miles
  • 2014 – 53,057 miles
  • 2013 – 47,359 miles
  • 2012 – 42,856 miles
  • 2011 – 36,428 miles
  • 2010 – 29,617 miles
  • 2009 – 24,637 miles
  • 2008 – 19,789 miles
  • 2007 – 15,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,776 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnder-tray is fitted

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front bumper / wing has slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front headlamp brackets broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring views

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,776 miles (+817)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    261281322429
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray is fitted
  2. Pass85,959 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    356926755123
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,295 miles (+2,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    113327017616
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,372 miles (+4,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,372 miles
    Test number
    631392023322
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass77,132 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    339739466361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper / wing has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp brackets broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring views
  6. Fail77,132 miles (+5,032)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    581368489824
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper / wing has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp brackets broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring views
  7. Pass72,100 miles (+2,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    799489306405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump coverded in oil
  8. Pass69,512 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,512 miles
    Test number
    648731463075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail69,482 miles (+6,829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    357740696650
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass62,653 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    891593347883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    986618165187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,104 miles (+4,047)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    775878465124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
  13. Pass53,057 miles (+5,698)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    925346674149
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp is broken
  14. Pass47,359 miles (+4,503)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,359 miles
    Test number
    339623373160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass42,856 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    905512772194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,428 miles (+6,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    957298461166
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is cracking
  17. Pass29,617 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,617 miles
    Test number
    270795770404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,637 miles (+4,848)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,637 miles
    Test number
    512331579132
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking in the tread
    • NoteBoth front wipers are worn
  19. Pass19,789 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,789 miles
    Test number
    760340288129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,430 miles
    Test number
    554639477178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 GZH

Does LL04 GZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 GZH expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 GZH?
The MOT on LL04 GZH expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 GZH done?
LL04 GZH was recorded at 86,776 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 4,319 miles a year.
Has LL04 GZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 GZH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LL04 GZH 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 LL04 GZH find?
LL04 GZH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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