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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM04 PBVMOT history

LM04 PBV is a grey petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2024.

LM04 PBV grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
136,210 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 PBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 PBV was last recorded at 136,210 miles on 17 Aug 2024, 19,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,408 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
19,802 miles
Average per year
6,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,210 miles
  • 2023 – 116,408 miles
  • 2022 – 101,001 miles
  • 2021 – 97,502 miles
  • 2020 – 94,842 miles
  • 2019 – 91,428 miles
  • 2018 – 87,442 miles
  • 2017 – 83,778 miles
  • 2016 – 78,655 miles
  • 2015 – 73,056 miles
  • 2014 – 66,963 miles
  • 2013 – 60,970 miles
  • 2012 – 54,290 miles
  • 2011 – 48,506 miles
  • 2010 – 42,607 miles
  • 2009 – 36,608 miles
  • 2008 – 29,698 miles
  • 2007 – 20,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,210 miles
    Test number
    697157065507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,210 miles (+19,802)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,210 miles
    Test number
    302349463451
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,408 miles (+15,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,408 miles
    Test number
    123545142427
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass101,001 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    957385525380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,502 miles (+2,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    774623209251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear pads 80% worn

  6. Pass94,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    366925884421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Fail94,824 miles (+3,396)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    388093983560
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass91,428 miles (+3,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    912230188428
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 80% worn

  9. Pass87,442 miles (+3,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    762137176097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,778 miles (+5,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    629055577745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass78,655 miles (+5,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    146130456774
    • 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)

  12. Pass73,056 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    336240715261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass66,963 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    305219104456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,970 miles (+6,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    128950413207
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,290 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,290 miles
    Test number
    888005712230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,506 miles (+5,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,506 miles
    Test number
    866085511244
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass42,607 miles (+5,999)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,607 miles
    Test number
    882480490106
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread

  18. Pass36,608 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    611781009203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,698 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    244864208217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,233 miles
    Test number
    943040407270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 PBV

Does LM04 PBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 PBV expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 PBV?
The MOT on LM04 PBV expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 PBV done?
LM04 PBV was recorded at 136,210 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2024, an average of 6,790 miles a year.
Has LM04 PBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 PBV has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM04 PBV 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 LM04 PBV find?
LM04 PBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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