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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LS04 DYFMOT history

LS04 DYF is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,793 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DYF was last recorded at 93,793 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,776 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,793 miles
  • 2024 – 88,358 miles
  • 2023 – 85,585 miles
  • 2022 – 81,716 miles
  • 2021 – 76,501 miles
  • 2020 – 74,407 miles
  • 2019 – 67,518 miles
  • 2017 – 65,084 miles
  • 2016 – 63,042 miles
  • 2015 – 60,100 miles
  • 2014 – 58,278 miles
  • 2013 – 56,123 miles
  • 2012 – 51,132 miles
  • 2011 – 46,412 miles
  • 2010 – 41,744 miles
  • 2009 – 31,940 miles
  • 2008 – 21,759 miles
  • 2007 – 18,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,793 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll rear upper suspension arm ball joint boots starting to splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear lower suspension arm bushes deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,793 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,793 miles
    Test number
    315077791752
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear upper suspension arm ball joint boots starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

  2. Fail93,776 miles (+5,418)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,776 miles
    Test number
    985584226513
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear upper suspension arm ball joint boots starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

  3. Pass88,358 miles (+2,773)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    224686316110
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  4. Pass85,585 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    248515716672
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail85,585 miles (+3,869)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    582186211725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,716 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    647252286411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,501 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    822774388788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,407 miles (+6,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    351718574234
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    753739931991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,517 miles (+2,433)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    462659430322
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass65,084 miles (+2,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    828979694178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  12. Pass63,042 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    202198711995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,100 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    252763743494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,278 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,278 miles
    Test number
    588713774271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth tyres worn on the inner edge

  15. Fail58,278 miles (+2,155)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,278 miles
    Test number
    549683774216
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth tyres worn on the inner edge

  16. Pass56,123 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    249573473242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,132 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,132 miles
    Test number
    495515862119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,412 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    506255761155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,744 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,744 miles
    Test number
    914943250117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,940 miles (+10,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,940 miles
    Test number
    554571849189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,759 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,759 miles
    Test number
    561615318129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,798 miles
    Test number
    303110717126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 DYF

Does LS04 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 DYF is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DYF?
The MOT on LS04 DYF is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 DYF done?
LS04 DYF was recorded at 93,793 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,890 miles a year.
Has LS04 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DYF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 DYF 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 LS04 DYF find?
LS04 DYF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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