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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LR04 HTEMOT history

LR04 HTE is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
161,333 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HTE was last recorded at 161,333 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,303 miles · 30 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
8,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,333 miles
  • 2022 – 161,303 miles
  • 2021 – 150,497 miles
  • 2020 – 145,741 miles
  • 2019 – 138,595 miles
  • 2018 – 128,273 miles
  • 2017 – 118,210 miles
  • 2016 – 102,268 miles
  • 2015 – 95,596 miles
  • 2014 – 85,303 miles
  • 2013 – 74,986 miles
  • 2012 – 65,196 miles
  • 2011 – 58,113 miles
  • 2010 – 44,565 miles
  • 2009 – 32,077 miles
  • 2008 – 20,358 miles
  • 2007 – 11,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,333 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, 2021

  • All metal beginning to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,333 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,333 miles
    Test number
    455317467158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,303 miles (+10,806)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,303 miles
    Test number
    330255956471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,497 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,497 miles
    Test number
    280067868436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,496 miles (+4,755)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,496 miles
    Test number
    543446780155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,741 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,741 miles
    Test number
    315805953490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,595 miles (+10,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,595 miles
    Test number
    999602743881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,273 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    453490657517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    113836624741
    • AdvisoryAll metal beginning to corrode
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail118,210 miles (+15,942)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    859840565961
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll metal beginning to corrode
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass102,268 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    749392941835
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail102,268 miles (+6,672)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    269458438629
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,596 miles (+10,293)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    119149445413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,303 miles (+10,317)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    937840074031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,986 miles (+9,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    927389673064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,196 miles (+7,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    435149652041
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,113 miles (+13,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    687379951003
    • 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)

  17. Pass44,565 miles (+12,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,565 miles
    Test number
    452315080079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,077 miles (+11,719)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,077 miles
    Test number
    861621679022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,358 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,358 miles
    Test number
    153069478494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,051 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,051 miles
    Test number
    390447977174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,362 miles
    Test number
    430147267060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 HTE

Does LR04 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR04 HTE expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HTE?
The MOT on LR04 HTE expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR04 HTE done?
LR04 HTE was recorded at 161,333 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 8,872 miles a year.
Has LR04 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HTE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR04 HTE 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 HTE find?
LR04 HTE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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