
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass62,653 miles (+5,549)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,653 miles
- Test number
- 891593347883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,104 miles
- Test number
- 986618165187
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass42,856 miles (+6,428)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,856 miles
- Test number
- 905512772194
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass29,617 miles (+4,980)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 29,617 miles
- Test number
- 270795770404
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass19,789 miles (+4,359)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 19,789 miles
- Test number
- 760340288129
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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