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BMW

530 SE AUTO · Blue

CE54 ECJ
BMW CE54 ECJ
MOTValid
MOT due25 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2004
Mileage158,021 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jul 2026

Vehicle age

21 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 February 2026.

PASSED · 19 Sep 2025
Test date19 Sep 2025
Expiry25 Sep 2026
Test number670394133943
Mileage158,021 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2024
Test date26 Sep 2024
Expiry25 Sep 2025
Test number306425193777
Mileage149,336 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 21 Sep 2024
Test date21 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number112747249313
Mileage149,332 mi
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2023
Test date16 Nov 2023
Expiry15 Nov 2024
Test number551629347002
Mileage145,393 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2022
Test date8 Oct 2022
Expiry10 Oct 2023
Test number524383318818
Mileage139,362 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 8 Oct 2022
Test date8 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number570942335523
Mileage139,362 mi
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2021
Test date11 Oct 2021
Expiry10 Oct 2022
Test number921560778102
Mileage128,416 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2021
Test date11 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number374010935385
Mileage128,412 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2020
Test date8 Oct 2020
Expiry7 Oct 2021
Test number691428083786
Mileage120,238 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry1 Oct 2020
Test number701560462607
Mileage114,095 mi
AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 1 Oct 2019
Test date1 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number985036450648
Mileage114,094 mi
AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2018
Test date29 Sep 2018
Expiry28 Sep 2019
Test number640994947091
Mileage106,996 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2017
Test date4 Jan 2017
Expiry12 Jan 2018
Test number986892571119
Mileage102,016 mi
FAILED · 4 Jan 2017
Test date4 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number164467480079
Mileage102,016 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2016
Test date13 Jan 2016
Expiry12 Jan 2017
Test number361533880506
Mileage97,395 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryadvise undertray fitted
PASSED · 17 Nov 2014
Test date17 Nov 2014
Expiry18 Nov 2015
Test number695421524363
Mileage89,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 19 Nov 2013
Test date19 Nov 2013
Expiry18 Nov 2014
Test number669023323396
Mileage86,078 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 3 Nov 2012
Test date3 Nov 2012
Expiry2 Nov 2013
Test number339468902367
Mileage82,351 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry1 Sep 2012
Test number836584141279
Mileage80,785 mi
PASSED · 31 Aug 2010
Test date31 Aug 2010
Expiry1 Sep 2011
Test number330983740412
Mileage78,287 mi
PASSED · 26 Aug 2009
Test date26 Aug 2009
Expiry1 Sep 2010
Test number771308439239
Mileage73,883 mi
User EnteredN/S/F & O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner & outer edges.
PASSED · 26 Aug 2008
Test date26 Aug 2008
Expiry1 Sep 2009
Test number491779638279
Mileage63,684 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2007
Test date14 Aug 2007
Expiry1 Sep 2008
Test number760956527261
Mileage51,021 mi