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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LS04 FVCMOT history

LS04 FVC is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 210,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
210,614 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 FVC was last recorded at 210,614 miles on 6 May 2022, 5,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,305 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,309 miles
Average per year
9,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,614 miles
  • 2020 – 205,305 miles
  • 2019 – 201,959 miles
  • 2018 – 196,881 miles
  • 2017 – 179,241 miles
  • 2016 – 168,543 miles
  • 2015 – 157,747 miles
  • 2014 – 146,284 miles
  • 2013 – 132,016 miles
  • 2012 – 120,240 miles
  • 2011 – 106,007 miles
  • 2010 – 92,897 miles
  • 2009 – 87,687 miles
  • 2008 – 80,101 miles
  • 2007 – 70,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,614 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear pin/bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,614 miles (+5,309)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    210,614 miles
    Test number
    613590363637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass205,305 miles (+3,346)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    205,305 miles
    Test number
    610953797663
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass201,959 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    201,959 miles
    Test number
    684936992473
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,956 miles (+5,075)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,956 miles
    Test number
    408952826082
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,881 miles (+17,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    196,881 miles
    Test number
    609765266869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,241 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    179,241 miles
    Test number
    804894856765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,173 miles (+10,630)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,173 miles
    Test number
    161263448582
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear brake pipes excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass168,543 miles (+10,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    168,543 miles
    Test number
    695463221040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  9. Pass157,747 miles (+11,463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    279896025211
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass146,284 miles (+14,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    146,284 miles
    Test number
    727390734264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,016 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,016 miles
    Test number
    316369023298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi poor
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  12. Fail132,016 miles (+11,776)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,016 miles
    Test number
    557541423277
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi poor
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Pass120,240 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    447156512212
    • NoteSlight play o/s front steering mechanism

  14. Fail120,233 miles (+14,226)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    618485812221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play o/s front steering mechanism

  15. Pass106,007 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    339732021213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,002 miles (+13,105)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,002 miles
    Test number
    225954811285
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass92,897 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    582008600250
    • 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)

  18. Pass87,687 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    913476799122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,101 miles (+9,650)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    783122788167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    303194747107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS04 FVC

Does LS04 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 FVC expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FVC?
The MOT on LS04 FVC expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 FVC done?
LS04 FVC was recorded at 210,614 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 9,375 miles a year.
Has LS04 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FVC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS04 FVC 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 FVC find?
LS04 FVC passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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