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BMW

530 · Grey

BU52 ZND
MOTValid
MOT due7 Jul 2026
First reg11 Sep 2002
Mileage248,670 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 3 December 2025.

PASSED · 8 Jul 2025
Test date8 Jul 2025
Expiry7 Jul 2026
Test number992431992239
Mileage248,670 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 13 Jun 2024
Test date13 Jun 2024
Expiry12 Jun 2025
Test number239709312686
Mileage246,249 mi
PASSED · 25 Nov 2022
Test date25 Nov 2022
Expiry24 Nov 2023
Test number940452397892
Mileage243,037 mi
PASSED · 1 Nov 2021
Test date1 Nov 2021
Expiry31 Oct 2022
Test number440285263853
Mileage233,598 mi
AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2020
Test date26 Oct 2020
Expiry25 Oct 2021
Test number587565588403
Mileage223,980 mi
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 23 Oct 2020
Test date23 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number581846578060
Mileage223,975 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 22 Oct 2020
Test date22 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number235339903997
Mileage223,972 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2019
Test date16 Aug 2019
Expiry14 Sep 2020
Test number177788891240
Mileage211,407 mi
Advisoryparking brake sluggish
PASSED · 18 Aug 2018
Test date18 Aug 2018
Expiry14 Sep 2019
Test number529274756553
Mileage198,049 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front drop link
PASSED · 15 Sep 2017
Test date15 Sep 2017
Expiry14 Sep 2018
Test number386369073133
Mileage182,248 mi
PASSED · 13 Sep 2016
Test date13 Sep 2016
Expiry12 Sep 2017
Test number784360273998
Mileage173,883 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2015
Test date27 Aug 2015
Expiry26 Aug 2016
Test number287434141644
Mileage160,759 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 27 Feb 2014
Test date27 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number515088754058
Mileage156,859 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 27 Feb 2014
Test date27 Feb 2014
Expiry26 Feb 2015
Test number725638854088
Mileage156,859 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 15 Feb 2013
Test date15 Feb 2013
Expiry14 Feb 2014
Test number576276943085
Mileage156,383 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 22 Sep 2011
Test date22 Sep 2011
Expiry28 Sep 2012
Test number659115361289
Mileage153,471 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 15 Sep 2011
Test date15 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number459078151253
Mileage153,466 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Sep 2010
Test date13 Sep 2010
Expiry28 Sep 2011
Test number834646450277
Mileage147,101 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2009
Test date29 Sep 2009
Expiry28 Sep 2010
Test number243152179204
Mileage139,761 mi
User Enteredengine missing pos injector
User Enteredbrake light on
FAILED · 25 Sep 2009
Test date25 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number634888769245
Mileage139,761 mi
FailFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailFront front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FailFront front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredengine missing pos injector
User Enteredbrake light on
PASSED · 26 Sep 2008
Test date26 Sep 2008
Expiry25 Sep 2009
Test number272670278281
Mileage129,936 mi
FAILED · 25 Sep 2008
Test date25 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number304369268443
Mileage129,919 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2007
Test date26 Sep 2007
Expiry25 Sep 2008
Test number452709167209
Mileage114,991 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2006
Test date20 Sep 2006
Expiry19 Sep 2007
Test number474083066253
Mileage102,134 mi
PASSED · 8 Sep 2005
Test date8 Sep 2005
Expiry11 Sep 2006
Test number672471055283
Mileage79,108 mi