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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LO04 EOSMOT history

LO04 EOS is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 2 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 216,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
216,723 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 EOS
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
2 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 EOS was last recorded at 216,723 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 15,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2008: 42,544 miles, lower than 57,803 miles on 18 Jul 2007.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,242 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
15,481 miles
Average per year
10,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 216,723 miles
  • 2021 – 201,242 miles
  • 2020 – 193,162 miles
  • 2019 – 189,928 miles
  • 2017 – 186,781 miles
  • 2016 – 178,495 miles
  • 2015 – 171,518 miles
  • 2014 – 150,720 miles
  • 2013 – 126,204 miles
  • 2012 – 101,511 miles
  • 2011 – 89,280 miles
  • 2010 – 78,527 miles
  • 2009 – 69,790 miles
  • 2008 – 52,808 miles
  • 2007 – 57,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,723 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,723 miles (+15,481)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    216,723 miles
    Test number
    718961024637
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass201,242 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    201,242 miles
    Test number
    918774411266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail201,240 miles (+8,078)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,240 miles
    Test number
    504873613124
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass193,162 miles (+3,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    193,162 miles
    Test number
    133213436404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass189,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    189,928 miles
    Test number
    229400115938
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Fail189,928 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,928 miles
    Test number
    388282969188
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Fail189,927 miles (+8)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,927 miles
    Test number
    515097882498
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail189,919 miles (+3,138)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,919 miles
    Test number
    607264431625
    • DangerousOffside Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board engine (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust smokey

  9. Pass186,781 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    186,781 miles
    Test number
    178687633311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail186,781 miles (+8,286)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,781 miles
    Test number
    472234921426
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass178,495 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,495 miles
    Test number
    537159013413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail178,494 miles (+6,976)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,494 miles
    Test number
    442881904758
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass171,518 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    171,518 miles
    Test number
    655007316443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail171,507 miles (+20,787)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,507 miles
    Test number
    138471954783
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass150,720 miles (+24,516)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    150,720 miles
    Test number
    397496774408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise no diesel smoke detected

  16. Pass126,204 miles (+20)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    418351793270
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail126,184 miles (+24,673)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    385872083459
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass101,511 miles (+12,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,511 miles
    Test number
    236690522234
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm/wearing/balding inner edge

  19. Pass89,280 miles (+10,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    397175941431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,527 miles (+8,737)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    404996130224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,790 miles (+16,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    562238469289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass52,808 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    320082338412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,544 miles (-15,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,544 miles
    Test number
    181315228481
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,803 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,803 miles
    Test number
    583679897172
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread low 3mm
    • NoteFull belly pan fitted
    • NoteNearside front bumper damaged
    • NoteOuter sills covered

Questions about LO04 EOS

Does LO04 EOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 EOS expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 EOS?
The MOT on LO04 EOS expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 EOS done?
LO04 EOS was recorded at 216,723 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 10,401 miles a year.
Has LO04 EOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 EOS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LO04 EOS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO04 EOS find?
LO04 EOS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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