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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 YVMMOT history

LL04 YVM is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 251,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2024
Mileage
251,765 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YVM
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
24 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YVM was last recorded at 251,765 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,374 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
391 miles
Average per year
12,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 251,765 miles
  • 2022 – 247,763 miles
  • 2021 – 239,313 miles
  • 2020 – 228,780 miles
  • 2019 – 215,769 miles
  • 2018 – 203,792 miles
  • 2017 – 189,800 miles
  • 2016 – 176,075 miles
  • 2015 – 161,616 miles
  • 2014 – 149,827 miles
  • 2013 – 136,814 miles
  • 2012 – 120,317 miles
  • 2011 – 105,673 miles
  • 2010 – 92,493 miles
  • 2009 – 74,254 miles
  • 2008 – 65,840 miles
  • 2007 – 49,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,765 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    251,765 miles
    Test number
    767772641814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  2. Fail251,374 miles (+3,611)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,374 miles
    Test number
    655364817652
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass247,763 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    247,763 miles
    Test number
    808230282726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail247,760 miles (+8,447)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,760 miles
    Test number
    110708604625
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass239,313 miles (+285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    239,313 miles
    Test number
    181966432277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Fail239,028 miles (+10,248)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,028 miles
    Test number
    136590192059
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass228,780 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    228,780 miles
    Test number
    515914536926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail228,777 miles (+13,008)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,777 miles
    Test number
    466999972496
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass215,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    215,769 miles
    Test number
    942086725629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail215,769 miles (+11,977)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,769 miles
    Test number
    928008378180
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass203,792 miles (+13,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    203,792 miles
    Test number
    145155411670
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes
  12. Pass189,800 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    189,800 miles
    Test number
    352853868354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail189,698 miles (+13,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,698 miles
    Test number
    681395838858
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass176,075 miles (+14,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    176,075 miles
    Test number
    152371828234
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front drop link
  15. Pass161,616 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,616 miles
    Test number
    379874955160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail161,615 miles (+11,788)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,615 miles
    Test number
    348703655160
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass149,827 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,827 miles
    Test number
    747665954173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,639 miles (+12,825)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    198133854129
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass136,814 miles (+16,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    136,814 miles
    Test number
    355853443134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,317 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,317 miles
    Test number
    308519042181
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail120,316 miles (+14,643)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    627016242167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWheel alignment required
  22. Pass105,673 miles (+13,180)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    995319831127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  23. Pass92,493 miles (+18,239)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    963964730162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,254 miles (+8,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    392021639188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass65,840 miles (+16,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    893767118121
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges
  26. Pass49,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    571054137177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YVM

Does LL04 YVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 YVM expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YVM?
The MOT on LL04 YVM expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 YVM done?
LL04 YVM was recorded at 251,765 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 12,246 miles a year.
Has LL04 YVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YVM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 YVM 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 YVM find?
LL04 YVM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened.

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