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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LS04 FUPMOT history

LS04 FUP is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,842 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 FUP was last recorded at 131,842 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,841 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,842 miles
  • 2025 – 121,704 miles
  • 2023 – 104,067 miles
  • 2022 – 103,099 miles
  • 2021 – 102,693 miles
  • 2020 – 101,656 miles
  • 2019 – 99,228 miles
  • 2018 – 96,991 miles
  • 2017 – 94,933 miles
  • 2016 – 92,851 miles
  • 2015 – 90,703 miles
  • 2014 – 87,052 miles
  • 2013 – 81,156 miles
  • 2012 – 71,496 miles
  • 2011 – 64,052 miles
  • 2010 – 55,858 miles
  • 2009 – 46,664 miles
  • 2008 – 36,897 miles
  • 2007 – 28,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,842 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Mirror Fading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Jacking Rubber Missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,842 miles (+1)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,842 miles
    Test number
    604343691530
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,841 miles (+10,137)3 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,841 miles
    Test number
    865842422216
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass121,704 miles (+17,637)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    860306629769
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass104,067 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    314379612534
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail104,052 miles (+953)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    636201092322
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass103,099 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,099 miles
    Test number
    240768759668
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror Fading
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail103,099 miles (+406)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,099 miles
    Test number
    834981847226
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror Fading
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass102,693 miles (+1,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    562934144147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,656 miles
    Test number
    319482379426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,656 miles (+2,428)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,656 miles
    Test number
    919546017303
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass99,228 miles (+2,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,228 miles
    Test number
    821896928757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin look border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear unable to see rear coil spring upper section

  12. Pass96,991 miles (+2,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    342192587030
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to lip of discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both deteriorating in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in tread almost to cords

  13. Pass94,933 miles (+2,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    698237871711
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads wearing low on visual inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play in brake reaction arm bushes

  14. Pass92,851 miles (+2,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    934510403038
    • AdvisoryFront torque arm bushes slight movement ,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low inner edge , splitting in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge all most cords , splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCan not see rear coil spring upper section , nsr lower arm camber bolts up side down
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack joints

  15. Pass90,703 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    626498385104
    • NoteFront tyres perished with age

  16. Fail90,703 miles (+3,651)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    129307785192
    • FailureUpper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres perished with age

  17. Pass87,052 miles (+5,896)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,052 miles
    Test number
    968452364117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCracks in both front tyre treads

  18. Pass81,156 miles (+9,660)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    466498863196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCracked front no. plate
    • NoteFront tyres rubber starting to split in tread pattern.
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to split.

  19. Pass71,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    406871172183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,496 miles (+7,444)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    219460972105
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass64,052 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,052 miles
    Test number
    747283071179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,858 miles (+9,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    424854370144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  23. Pass46,664 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    340447949130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,897 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,897 miles
    Test number
    580458248114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail36,895 miles (+8,862)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    700733248127
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass28,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,033 miles
    Test number
    154045187043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 FUP

Does LS04 FUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 FUP is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FUP?
The MOT on LS04 FUP is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 FUP done?
LS04 FUP was recorded at 131,842 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
Has LS04 FUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FUP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 FUP 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 FUP find?
LS04 FUP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer, and 9 more.

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