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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LS04 FUTMOT history

LS04 FUT is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

LS04 FUT blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
116,451 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FUT
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
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 FUT was last recorded at 116,451 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,437 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,451 miles
  • 2023 – 110,026 miles
  • 2022 – 102,949 miles
  • 2021 – 97,805 miles
  • 2020 – 92,248 miles
  • 2019 – 82,477 miles
  • 2018 – 74,789 miles
  • 2017 – 71,185 miles
  • 2016 – 67,466 miles
  • 2015 – 63,244 miles
  • 2014 – 59,888 miles
  • 2013 – 56,346 miles
  • 2012 – 52,889 miles
  • 2011 – 48,175 miles
  • 2010 – 44,341 miles
  • 2009 – 40,745 miles
  • 2008 – 36,501 miles
  • 2007 – 31,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,451 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlights cloudy (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,451 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,451 miles
    Test number
    476008591864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail116,437 miles (+6,411)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,437 miles
    Test number
    740536604425
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,026 miles (+7,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    924685115618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,949 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    614199582146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,805 miles
    Test number
    509812026632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,801 miles (+5,553)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    713097596564
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,248 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    124525633315
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail92,248 miles (+9,771)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    779798766039
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,477 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,477 miles
    Test number
    199011720145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,789 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    422872942527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,185 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,185 miles
    Test number
    229772321553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail71,174 miles (+3,708)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,174 miles
    Test number
    297947641737
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp cloudy (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlight cloudy

  13. Pass67,466 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    639565978266
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlights cloudy (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail67,458 miles (+4,214)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,458 miles
    Test number
    488270484995
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlights cloudy (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass63,244 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    789265185021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,888 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    518486684062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,346 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    849614283049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass52,889 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    515098982052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,175 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,175 miles
    Test number
    389260471006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,341 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    340236270081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass44,341 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    750946670079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,745 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,745 miles
    Test number
    923853289032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,501 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,501 miles
    Test number
    890307588024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,431 miles
    Test number
    731306287014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,431 miles
    Test number
    792236287002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 FUT

Does LS04 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 FUT expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FUT?
The MOT on LS04 FUT expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 FUT done?
LS04 FUT was recorded at 116,451 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
Has LS04 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FUT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS04 FUT 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 FUT find?
LS04 FUT passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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