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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LL04 YJFMOT history

LL04 YJF is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
223,569 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YJF was last recorded at 223,569 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 12,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,958 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,611 miles
Average per year
9,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,569 miles
  • 2024 – 210,958 miles
  • 2023 – 190,275 miles
  • 2022 – 188,833 miles
  • 2021 – 181,848 miles
  • 2020 – 174,932 miles
  • 2019 – 167,371 miles
  • 2018 – 160,868 miles
  • 2017 – 157,027 miles
  • 2016 – 151,899 miles
  • 2015 – 135,002 miles
  • 2014 – 130,420 miles
  • 2013 – 126,325 miles
  • 2012 – 116,445 miles
  • 2011 – 107,327 miles
  • 2010 – 94,168 miles
  • 2009 – 79,699 miles
  • 2008 – 61,928 miles
  • 2007 – 49,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,569 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,569 miles (+12,611)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    223,569 miles
    Test number
    693959033908
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass210,958 miles (+20,683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    210,958 miles
    Test number
    544083799560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass190,275 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,275 miles
    Test number
    669788174161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,833 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,833 miles
    Test number
    343214447079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,848 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,848 miles
    Test number
    277111661121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,932 miles (+7,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,932 miles
    Test number
    662365583280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,371 miles (+6,503)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,371 miles
    Test number
    846096939604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light staying on
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass160,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,868 miles
    Test number
    789503896809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Fail160,868 miles (+3,794)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,868 miles
    Test number
    706985624692
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass157,074 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,074 miles
    Test number
    629589306734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint weak

  11. Fail157,027 miles (+5,128)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,027 miles
    Test number
    749459647832
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass151,899 miles (+8,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    151,899 miles
    Test number
    182361374359
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass143,252 miles (+8,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,252 miles
    Test number
    286196053462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryKids seats fitted at rear

  14. Pass135,002 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,002 miles
    Test number
    565775915017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,420 miles (+4,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,420 miles
    Test number
    735113384173
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass126,325 miles (+9,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    516558633365
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass116,445 miles (+9,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,445 miles
    Test number
    376142042359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass107,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,327 miles
    Test number
    617237041351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,320 miles (+13,152)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    585637041393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,168 miles (+14,469)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    164159850140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    274867799102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,699 miles (+17,771)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    782687499196
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass61,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    271362778487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,928 miles (+12,865)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    484142278165
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  25. Pass49,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,063 miles
    Test number
    250024187421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,063 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,063 miles
    Test number
    250603987406
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

Questions about LL04 YJF

Does LL04 YJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 YJF is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YJF?
The MOT on LL04 YJF is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 YJF done?
LL04 YJF was recorded at 223,569 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 9,517 miles a year.
Has LL04 YJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YJF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LL04 YJF 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 YJF find?
LL04 YJF passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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