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BMW

530 · Black

AV06 FGE
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Jun 2026
First reg1 Mar 2006
Mileage188,432 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 29 March 2026.

PASSED · 27 May 2025
Test date27 May 2025
Expiry7 Jun 2026
Test number927462694357
Mileage188,432 mi
MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside headlight loose.
FAILED · 23 May 2025
Test date23 May 2025
Expiry
Test number100693066560
Mileage188,431 mi
MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside headlight loose.
FAILED · 16 May 2025
Test date16 May 2025
Expiry
Test number328105159934
Mileage188,305 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 May 2024
Test date18 May 2024
Expiry7 Jun 2025
Test number474802805394
Mileage179,364 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 26 May 2023
Test date26 May 2023
Expiry7 Jun 2024
Test number308972378847
Mileage173,005 mi
AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 May 2023
Test date17 May 2023
Expiry
Test number774246123200
Mileage172,902 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Jun 2022
Test date1 Jun 2022
Expiry7 Jun 2023
Test number286081989627
Mileage160,546 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 May 2022
Test date20 May 2022
Expiry
Test number577820021378
Mileage160,145 mi
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))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jun 2021
Test date4 Jun 2021
Expiry7 Jun 2022
Test number508186596002
Mileage156,170 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Jun 2020
Test date8 Jun 2020
Expiry7 Jun 2021
Test number516915617933
Mileage152,467 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 8 Jun 2020
Test date8 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number190566360284
Mileage152,467 mi
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2019
Test date29 Mar 2019
Expiry28 Mar 2020
Test number274115948250
Mileage139,094 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Mar 2018
Test date24 Mar 2018
Expiry24 Mar 2019
Test number761010124756
Mileage130,488 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2017
Test date25 Mar 2017
Expiry24 Mar 2018
Test number874507601893
Mileage123,167 mi
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2016
Test date23 Mar 2016
Expiry22 Mar 2017
Test number455247869040
Mileage115,126 mi
Advisorychild seat is fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 245/40R18 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryslight damage to inner side wall of nearside front tyre
PASSED · 2 Mar 2015
Test date2 Mar 2015
Expiry1 Mar 2016
Test number457471765086
Mileage106,819 mi
PASSED · 16 Jul 2014
Test date16 Jul 2014
Expiry15 Jul 2015
Test number966207894144
Mileage100,715 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 26 Apr 2013
Test date26 Apr 2013
Expiry6 May 2014
Test number305766213122
Mileage87,586 mi
User Enteredleft front tyre worn inner edge
FAILED · 26 Apr 2013
Test date26 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number215086413488
Mileage87,586 mi
PrsOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Enteredleft front tyre worn inner edge
PASSED · 5 May 2012
Test date5 May 2012
Expiry6 May 2013
Test number599706322131
Mileage81,422 mi
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)
PASSED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry6 May 2012
Test number965368811171
Mileage75,222 mi
PASSED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry6 May 2011
Test number764364920113
Mileage68,495 mi
User Enteredexhaust smoke
PASSED · 7 May 2009
Test date7 May 2009
Expiry6 May 2010
Test number771077829194
Mileage59,386 mi