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BMW

530 · Blue

J17A RH
MOTValid
MOT due3 Jul 2026
First reg9 Jul 2002
Mileage135,455 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 August 2025.

PASSED · 13 Jun 2025
Test date13 Jun 2025
Expiry3 Jul 2026
Test number218204862935
Mileage135,455 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Jun 2025
Test date10 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number298577378129
Mileage135,448 mi
MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 1 Jul 2024
Test date1 Jul 2024
Expiry3 Jul 2025
Test number816766952112
Mileage131,808 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 25 Jun 2024
Test date25 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number991225328063
Mileage131,788 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2023
Test date28 Jun 2023
Expiry3 Jul 2024
Test number254609441342
Mileage129,919 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 27 Jun 2023
Test date27 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number436917898001
Mileage129,919 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Jun 2022
Test date13 Jun 2022
Expiry3 Jul 2023
Test number431430530867
Mileage127,650 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
PASSED · 16 Jun 2021
Test date16 Jun 2021
Expiry3 Jul 2022
Test number638874217794
Mileage122,830 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material partially coated (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jun 2021
Test date14 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number466514257240
Mileage122,830 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material partially coated (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jun 2020
Test date15 Jun 2020
Expiry3 Jul 2021
Test number445405645454
Mileage119,454 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 12 Jun 2020
Test date12 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number277057625069
Mileage119,454 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Jun 2019
Test date21 Jun 2019
Expiry3 Jul 2020
Test number812649721949
Mileage116,277 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jun 2018
Test date12 Jun 2018
Expiry3 Jul 2019
Test number311508727127
Mileage110,165 mi
PASSED · 19 Jun 2017
Test date19 Jun 2017
Expiry3 Jul 2018
Test number907267915664
Mileage104,398 mi
PASSED · 13 Jun 2016
Test date13 Jun 2016
Expiry3 Jul 2017
Test number400851626024
Mileage99,540 mi
PASSED · 18 Jun 2015
Test date18 Jun 2015
Expiry3 Jul 2016
Test number856129465110
Mileage93,632 mi
PASSED · 25 Jun 2014
Test date25 Jun 2014
Expiry3 Jul 2015
Test number415076274112
Mileage90,348 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2013
Test date3 Jul 2013
Expiry3 Jul 2014
Test number278734483437
Mileage84,042 mi
PASSED · 13 Jun 2012
Test date13 Jun 2012
Expiry3 Jul 2013
Test number648535662142
Mileage80,051 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 7 Jun 2012
Test date7 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number905889152153
Mileage80,051 mi
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 13 Jun 2011
Test date13 Jun 2011
Expiry3 Jul 2012
Test number447944461168
Mileage74,796 mi
PASSED · 30 Jun 2010
Test date30 Jun 2010
Expiry3 Jul 2011
Test number583461580147
Mileage71,099 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredrear numberplate starting to deteriorate
PASSED · 29 Jun 2009
Test date29 Jun 2009
Expiry3 Jul 2010
Test number791600689198
Mileage65,147 mi
PASSED · 9 Jun 2008
Test date9 Jun 2008
Expiry3 Jul 2009
Test number701011168162
Mileage59,268 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Jun 2007
Test date28 Jun 2007
Expiry3 Jul 2008
Test number304099577198
Mileage49,313 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 27 Jun 2007
Test date27 Jun 2007
Expiry
Test number221018077479
Mileage49,313 mi
FailOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 29 Jun 2006
Test date29 Jun 2006
Expiry3 Jul 2007
Test number600770786179
Mileage44,829 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2005
Test date4 Jul 2005
Expiry3 Jul 2006
Test number650295185135
Mileage37,725 mi