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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LR04 BDFMOT history

LR04 BDF is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
92,899 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 BDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 BDF was last recorded at 92,899 miles on 17 May 2026, 3,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,041 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,858 miles
Average per year
3,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,899 miles
  • 2025 – 89,041 miles
  • 2024 – 86,623 miles
  • 2023 – 84,881 miles
  • 2022 – 83,103 miles
  • 2021 – 81,461 miles
  • 2020 – 79,917 miles
  • 2019 – 77,901 miles
  • 2018 – 75,405 miles
  • 2017 – 72,624 miles
  • 2016 – 69,585 miles
  • 2015 – 67,767 miles
  • 2014 – 62,898 miles
  • 2013 – 57,621 miles
  • 2012 – 49,264 miles
  • 2011 – 45,820 miles
  • 2010 – 41,598 miles
  • 2009 – 36,592 miles
  • 2008 – 31,079 miles
  • 2007 – 21,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,899 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,899 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    702809453569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,041 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,041 miles
    Test number
    688720344314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,623 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    633436601651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,881 miles (+1,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    630171850102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  5. Pass83,103 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,103 miles
    Test number
    179812246499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,461 miles (+1,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    621182170907
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp have slight condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,917 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    856081264646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,901 miles (+2,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,901 miles
    Test number
    318334344832
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass75,405 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    356514823430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,624 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    524129112867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,585 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    600213047746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    965624015145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,767 miles (+4,869)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    609002615142
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass62,898 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,898 miles
    Test number
    479218094059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,621 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    265762603124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,264 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    465441102108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,820 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,820 miles
    Test number
    817217661027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass41,598 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    911541390032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,592 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,592 miles
    Test number
    114234399493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,079 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,079 miles
    Test number
    224461708435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,849 miles
    Test number
    960499667044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 BDF

Does LR04 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 BDF is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR04 BDF?
The MOT on LR04 BDF is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR04 BDF done?
LR04 BDF was recorded at 92,899 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2026, an average of 3,703 miles a year.
Has LR04 BDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 BDF has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LR04 BDF 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 LR04 BDF find?
LR04 BDF passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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