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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LL04 XTEMOT history

LL04 XTE is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 300,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
300,291 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 XTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 XTE was last recorded at 300,291 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2015: 80,995 miles, lower than 172,184 miles on 11 Sept 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
300,290 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
15,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 300,291 miles
  • 2022 – 284,877 miles
  • 2020 – 270,441 miles
  • 2019 – 256,610 miles
  • 2018 – 229,573 miles
  • 2017 – 202,648 miles
  • 2015 – 80,995 miles
  • 2014 – 172,184 miles
  • 2013 – 161,964 miles
  • 2012 – 141,328 miles
  • 2011 – 115,659 miles
  • 2009 – 99,834 miles
  • 2007 – 57,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,291 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,291 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    300,291 miles
    Test number
    524801953573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail300,290 miles (+15,413)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,290 miles
    Test number
    234499267761
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass284,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    284,877 miles
    Test number
    679208774976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail284,877 miles (+14,436)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,877 miles
    Test number
    441120926663
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass270,441 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    270,441 miles
    Test number
    512741141941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail270,425 miles (+13,815)2 dangerous13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,425 miles
    Test number
    208391936935
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm. Ball joint insecure into hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail securing bolt snapped in hub (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryScraping noise from rear brakes when wheels rotated

  7. Pass256,610 miles (+27,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    256,610 miles
    Test number
    649029946029
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass229,573 miles (+26,925)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    229,573 miles
    Test number
    556938351285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass202,648 miles (+121,653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    202,648 miles
    Test number
    151969788338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,995 miles (-91,189)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    687625120029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,184 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    172,184 miles
    Test number
    647584554228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,964 miles (+4)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    161,964 miles
    Test number
    159704283209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail161,960 miles (+20,632)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,960 miles
    Test number
    667923883280
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass141,328 miles (+25,669)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    141,328 miles
    Test number
    817497242077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust blowing at front near engine

  15. Pass115,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,659 miles
    Test number
    698745431085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail115,659 miles (+15,825)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,659 miles
    Test number
    138362031018
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass99,834 miles (+42,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    692316959312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    324569697151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 XTE

Does LL04 XTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 XTE expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 XTE?
The MOT on LL04 XTE expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 XTE done?
LL04 XTE was recorded at 300,291 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 15,206 miles a year.
Has LL04 XTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 XTE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 XTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 XTE find?
LL04 XTE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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