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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LS04 RHJMOT history

LS04 RHJ is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
192,184 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 RHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 RHJ was last recorded at 192,184 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 3,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,821 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,363 miles
Average per year
7,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,184 miles
  • 2024 – 188,821 miles
  • 2023 – 185,297 miles
  • 2022 – 182,629 miles
  • 2021 – 178,570 miles
  • 2020 – 174,948 miles
  • 2019 – 171,531 miles
  • 2018 – 166,864 miles
  • 2017 – 162,293 miles
  • 2016 – 157,379 miles
  • 2015 – 153,940 miles
  • 2014 – 150,095 miles
  • 2013 – 142,979 miles
  • 2012 – 137,211 miles
  • 2011 – 124,342 miles
  • 2010 – 108,098 miles
  • 2008 – 81,942 miles
  • 2007 – 57,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,184 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass192,184 miles (+3,363)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    192,184 miles
    Test number
    743429922028
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass188,821 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,821 miles
    Test number
    661009627274
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,297 miles (+2,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,297 miles
    Test number
    937085585475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear to front in places should replace (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,629 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,629 miles
    Test number
    364349651887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,570 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,570 miles
    Test number
    836594056507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,559 miles (+3,611)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,559 miles
    Test number
    143302785308
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass174,948 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,948 miles
    Test number
    123660703617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass171,531 miles (+4,667)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    171,531 miles
    Test number
    546024603950
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass166,864 miles (+4,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,864 miles
    Test number
    480167638434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass162,293 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    162,293 miles
    Test number
    805042726958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,379 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,379 miles
    Test number
    148107177330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,940 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    344700585619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail153,940 miles (+3,845)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    607729997127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass150,095 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,095 miles
    Test number
    995732974281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,979 miles (+169)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    142,979 miles
    Test number
    307781063427
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo print out was produced due to low emissions
    • NoteOffside front bonnet catch needs attention
    • NoteOffside rear hub lower pin/bush has slight play

  16. Pass142,810 miles (+5,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    142,810 miles
    Test number
    698850533092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Pass137,211 miles (+12,869)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    137,211 miles
    Test number
    216975102221
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f shock absorber has slight top seal seepage
    • NoteAdvise slight steering knock from suspect steering column area ( lower )

  18. Pass124,342 miles (+16,244)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    124,342 miles
    Test number
    425356411155
    • NoteAIR BAG TELL TALE IS ON
    • NoteTHE DAMAGE TO THE NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS NOT TO THE CORDS
    • NoteTHERE SEEMED TO BE A LOT OF FUMES OF SOME SORT IN THE ENGINE BAY WHEN THE BONNET WAS OPENED BUT NO LEAK OF ANY SORT SEEN

  19. Pass108,098 miles (+26,156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    152036040030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,942 miles (+23,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    883061738228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,967 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    350043247486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    181499357135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 RHJ

Does LS04 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 RHJ expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 RHJ?
The MOT on LS04 RHJ expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 RHJ done?
LS04 RHJ was recorded at 192,184 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 7,439 miles a year.
Has LS04 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 RHJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS04 RHJ 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 RHJ find?
LS04 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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