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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LR04 BHFMOT history

LR04 BHF is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
190,453 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 BHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 BHF was last recorded at 190,453 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 3,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,237 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,216 miles
Average per year
9,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,453 miles
  • 2021 – 187,237 miles
  • 2020 – 183,177 miles
  • 2019 – 174,221 miles
  • 2018 – 167,670 miles
  • 2017 – 160,673 miles
  • 2016 – 155,271 miles
  • 2015 – 149,649 miles
  • 2014 – 144,894 miles
  • 2013 – 140,174 miles
  • 2012 – 131,427 miles
  • 2011 – 120,723 miles
  • 2010 – 104,178 miles
  • 2009 – 89,992 miles
  • 2008 – 72,621 miles
  • 2007 – 51,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,453 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both.(corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All.(covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,453 miles (+3,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    190,453 miles
    Test number
    615774239071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both.(corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All.(covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass187,237 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    187,237 miles
    Test number
    487517033712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,177 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,177 miles
    Test number
    108508144322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail183,095 miles (+8,874)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,095 miles
    Test number
    141839317779
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,221 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,221 miles
    Test number
    311247847434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,670 miles (+6,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,670 miles
    Test number
    578105706908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass160,673 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,673 miles
    Test number
    392788774371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,271 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,271 miles
    Test number
    380307265211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail155,271 miles (+5,622)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,271 miles
    Test number
    431574999823
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass149,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    638963785014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,649 miles (+4,755)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    935613285011
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  12. Pass144,894 miles (+4,720)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,894 miles
    Test number
    776703184003
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteThere is condensation inside the nearside headlamp.

  13. Fail140,174 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,174 miles
    Test number
    305874393053
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass140,174 miles (+8,747)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    140,174 miles
    Test number
    506514193000
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass131,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,427 miles
    Test number
    467877802131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail131,427 miles (+10,704)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,427 miles
    Test number
    209187002113
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass120,723 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,723 miles
    Test number
    775988891062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers slight smearing

  18. Fail120,723 miles (+16,545)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,723 miles
    Test number
    728286391064
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low o/s scrubbing edge
    • NoteWipers slight smearing

  19. Pass104,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    460066190091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail104,178 miles (+14,186)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    994206490041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass89,992 miles (+17,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,992 miles
    Test number
    971602099018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,621 miles (+21,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    614979708122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass51,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    281421407106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 BHF

Does LR04 BHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR04 BHF expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR04 BHF?
The MOT on LR04 BHF expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR04 BHF done?
LR04 BHF was recorded at 190,453 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 9,310 miles a year.
Has LR04 BHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 BHF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LR04 BHF 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 BHF find?
LR04 BHF passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.(corrosion); front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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