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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM04 YPAMOT history

LM04 YPA is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,046 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YPA was last recorded at 154,046 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,660 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,386 miles
Average per year
6,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,046 miles
  • 2025 – 149,660 miles
  • 2024 – 142,553 miles
  • 2023 – 132,576 miles
  • 2022 – 124,017 miles
  • 2021 – 116,262 miles
  • 2019 – 112,079 miles
  • 2018 – 105,611 miles
  • 2017 – 96,071 miles
  • 2016 – 89,772 miles
  • 2015 – 82,761 miles
  • 2014 – 75,933 miles
  • 2013 – 69,035 miles
  • 2012 – 61,856 miles
  • 2011 – 54,420 miles
  • 2010 – 46,589 miles
  • 2009 – 38,688 miles
  • 2008 – 31,881 miles
  • 2007 – 24,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,046 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,046 miles (+4,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    581309425922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass149,660 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,660 miles
    Test number
    826979635632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,553 miles (+9,977)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,553 miles
    Test number
    586927563470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,576 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    209640651931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,017 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,017 miles
    Test number
    809237576551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,262 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,262 miles
    Test number
    273538820970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass112,079 miles (+6,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    334643539927
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass105,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,611 miles
    Test number
    892152685538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,611 miles (+5,252)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,611 miles
    Test number
    746544070456
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass100,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    207106541051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,359 miles (+4,288)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    158431518574
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass96,071 miles (+6,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    227469074593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass89,772 miles (+7,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,772 miles
    Test number
    390398280378
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box hanger has broken away from exhaust, exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass82,761 miles (+6,828)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    575314735141
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen
  15. Pass75,933 miles (+6,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,933 miles
    Test number
    798067704196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass69,035 miles (+7,179)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    345969313115
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  17. Pass61,856 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    219858802126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,420 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    227870031198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,589 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    673870530175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,688 miles (+6,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,688 miles
    Test number
    163384559190
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
  21. Pass31,881 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    411310548153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,179 miles
    Test number
    982633447110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YPA

Does LM04 YPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YPA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YPA?
The MOT on LM04 YPA is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YPA done?
LM04 YPA was recorded at 154,046 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
Has LM04 YPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YPA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LM04 YPA 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 YPA find?
LM04 YPA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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