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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LL04 KFPMOT history

LL04 KFP is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 19 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
216,862 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 KFP
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
19 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 KFP was last recorded at 216,862 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 10,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2014: 115,659 miles, lower than 115,843 miles on 26 Apr 2014.

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
206,200 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,662 miles
Average per year
10,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,862 miles
  • 2024 – 206,200 miles
  • 2023 – 200,360 miles
  • 2022 – 191,908 miles
  • 2021 – 180,773 miles
  • 2020 – 171,986 miles
  • 2019 – 163,070 miles
  • 2018 – 153,443 miles
  • 2017 – 144,301 miles
  • 2016 – 135,273 miles
  • 2015 – 125,284 miles
  • 2014 – 115,659 miles
  • 2013 – 101,497 miles
  • 2012 – 97,441 miles
  • 2011 – 73,149 miles
  • 2010 – 58,532 miles
  • 2008 – 32,667 miles
  • 2007 – 28,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,862 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,862 miles (+10,662)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    216,862 miles
    Test number
    433997774571
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,200 miles (+44)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    206,200 miles
    Test number
    540372465284
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides getting close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion around rear subframe area

  3. Fail206,156 miles (+5,796)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,156 miles
    Test number
    360760321943
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides getting close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion around rear subframe area

  4. Pass200,360 miles (+8,452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    200,360 miles
    Test number
    433760161311
    • AdvisoryFront No. plate damaged/deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive stretches as far as the rear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass191,908 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,908 miles
    Test number
    736205642236
    • AdvisoryFront No. plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff pinion? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - @ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail191,900 miles (+11,127)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,900 miles
    Test number
    390389477730
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both - near-side water contamination, off-side lens faded (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront No. plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff pinion? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - @ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass180,773 miles (+14)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,773 miles
    Test number
    875191743856
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail180,759 miles (+8,773)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,759 miles
    Test number
    696736350672
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,986 miles5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,986 miles
    Test number
    881305003282
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail171,974 miles (+8,904)1 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,974 miles
    Test number
    200946010730
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,070 miles (+9,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,070 miles
    Test number
    796091863959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass153,443 miles (+9,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,443 miles
    Test number
    230817980479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass144,301 miles (+9,028)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,301 miles
    Test number
    785733876268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,273 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,273 miles
    Test number
    917581137534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,284 miles (+9,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,284 miles
    Test number
    638500915186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,659 miles (-184)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,659 miles
    Test number
    218308714453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,843 miles (+14,346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    528876014135
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  18. Pass101,497 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    339097613166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,441 miles (+24,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,441 miles
    Test number
    819352412193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,149 miles (+14,617)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    638030411181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,532 miles (+25,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    541504800142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass32,667 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,667 miles
    Test number
    611620138118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,221 miles
    Test number
    692431187162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 KFP

Does LL04 KFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 KFP is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 KFP?
The MOT on LL04 KFP is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 KFP done?
LL04 KFP was recorded at 216,862 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 10,301 miles a year.
Has LL04 KFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 KFP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 KFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 KFP find?
LL04 KFP passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding, and 4 more.

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