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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LM04 HWFMOT history

LM04 HWF is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
176,867 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 HWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 HWF was last recorded at 176,867 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 11,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2011: 57,036 miles, lower than 100,309 miles on 6 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,355 miles · 17 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
11,512 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,867 miles
  • 2024 – 165,355 miles
  • 2023 – 155,739 miles
  • 2022 – 152,014 miles
  • 2021 – 146,930 miles
  • 2020 – 143,726 miles
  • 2019 – 139,087 miles
  • 2017 – 134,199 miles
  • 2016 – 127,207 miles
  • 2013 – 121,149 miles
  • 2012 – 109,725 miles
  • 2011 – 100,654 miles
  • 2010 – 85,140 miles
  • 2009 – 80,853 miles
  • 2008 – 65,993 miles
  • 2007 – 42,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,867 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,867 miles (+11,512)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,867 miles
    Test number
    612338120099
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass165,355 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,355 miles
    Test number
    172789515083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,739 miles (+3,725)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,739 miles
    Test number
    983798439677
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass152,014 miles (+5,084)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,014 miles
    Test number
    474058623933
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass146,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    949790288880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,928 miles (+3,202)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,928 miles
    Test number
    820454081422
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light indicates low pads but pads are good
    • AdvisoryTpms indicates low pressure

  7. Pass143,726 miles (+4,639)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,726 miles
    Test number
    476178903807
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass139,087 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,087 miles
    Test number
    434464791413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,062 miles (+4,863)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,062 miles
    Test number
    465152393822
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (rear lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass134,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,199 miles
    Test number
    210711062428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,198 miles (+6,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,198 miles
    Test number
    426115287486
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass127,207 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,207 miles
    Test number
    486774182203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,149 miles (+11,424)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    938145403364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,725 miles (+9,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,725 miles
    Test number
    355319812351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass100,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    517819451256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,036 miles (-43,273)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    519529451205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,309 miles (+15,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,309 miles
    Test number
    675899241201
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,140 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    304981050464
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass80,853 miles (+14,860)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    471258009271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate

  20. Pass65,993 miles (+23,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,993 miles
    Test number
    362146408497
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass42,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,733 miles
    Test number
    673711307214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM04 HWF

Does LM04 HWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 HWF expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 HWF?
The MOT on LM04 HWF expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 HWF done?
LM04 HWF was recorded at 176,867 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has LM04 HWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 HWF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LM04 HWF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM04 HWF find?
LM04 HWF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 10 more.

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