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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 XTRMOT history

LL04 XTR is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 222,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
222,157 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 XTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 XTR was last recorded at 222,157 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Dec 2012: 116,171 miles, lower than 158,825 miles on 7 Feb 2011.

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
216,830 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,327 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,157 miles
  • 2025 – 216,830 miles
  • 2024 – 214,210 miles
  • 2023 – 211,976 miles
  • 2022 – 208,990 miles
  • 2021 – 205,675 miles
  • 2019 – 203,400 miles
  • 2018 – 200,630 miles
  • 2017 – 198,460 miles
  • 2016 – 193,353 miles
  • 2015 – 187,584 miles
  • 2014 – 181,319 miles
  • 2013 – 173,599 miles
  • 2012 – 116,171 miles
  • 2011 – 158,825 miles
  • 2009 – 139,377 miles
  • 2008 – 115,781 miles
  • 2007 – 87,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,157 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,157 miles (+5,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    222,157 miles
    Test number
    791583067121
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass216,830 miles (+2,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    216,830 miles
    Test number
    749012664485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass214,210 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    214,210 miles
    Test number
    482228807009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail214,167 miles (+2,191)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,167 miles
    Test number
    496511132756
    • DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground below bumper (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit below bumper (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet cover (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect some items
  5. Pass211,976 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    211,976 miles
    Test number
    841091255759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,990 miles (+3,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    208,990 miles
    Test number
    910831594947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass205,675 miles (+2,275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,675 miles
    Test number
    632822324646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass203,400 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    203,400 miles
    Test number
    220618563210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass200,630 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    200,630 miles
    Test number
    740733379829
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  10. Pass198,460 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    198,460 miles
    Test number
    520420241381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass193,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    193,353 miles
    Test number
    396707303477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail193,351 miles (+5,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,351 miles
    Test number
    636892052870
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass187,584 miles (+6,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    187,584 miles
    Test number
    976029525571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass181,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    181,319 miles
    Test number
    686137144370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail181,319 miles (+7,720)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,319 miles
    Test number
    775286234307
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass173,599 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    173,599 miles
    Test number
    638161763380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail173,434 miles (+57,263)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,434 miles
    Test number
    437664853361
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre split at inner tread.
    • NoteRear heatshield insecure.
  18. Pass116,171 miles (-42,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,171 miles
    Test number
    225262762383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass158,825 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    158,825 miles
    Test number
    145318231084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail158,756 miles (+19,379)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,756 miles
    Test number
    887368121053
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass139,377 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    139,377 miles
    Test number
    503472549351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail139,375 miles (+23,594)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,375 miles
    Test number
    442059239312
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass115,781 miles (+28,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    873320198290
    • NoteLow emmiter no reading obtained
  24. Pass87,444 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    324359677158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,442 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    633816767155
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LL04 XTR

Does LL04 XTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 XTR is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 XTR?
The MOT on LL04 XTR is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 XTR done?
LL04 XTR was recorded at 222,157 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has LL04 XTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 XTR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 XTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 XTR find?
LL04 XTR passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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