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BMW

530 · Blue

KW03 VPJ
MOTValid
MOT due23 Jul 2026
First reg11 Jul 2003
Mileage174,008 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 February 2026.

PASSED · 24 Jul 2025
Test date24 Jul 2025
Expiry23 Jul 2026
Test number805021486709
Mileage174,008 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2024
Test date4 Jun 2024
Expiry3 Jun 2025
Test number117575648910
Mileage169,175 mi
FAILED · 22 May 2024
Test date22 May 2024
Expiry
Test number200166362291
Mileage169,058 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry28 Mar 2024
Test number446100025862
Mileage165,692 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 17 Mar 2022
Test date17 Mar 2022
Expiry16 Mar 2023
Test number967554220116
Mileage152,900 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number853411822431
Mileage152,880 mi
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
MajorFront Fuel system component leaking cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2021
Test date5 Mar 2021
Expiry4 Mar 2022
Test number639367302223
Mileage137,461 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Aug 2019
Test date8 Aug 2019
Expiry21 Aug 2020
Test number108235542831
Mileage135,244 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 7 Aug 2019
Test date7 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number651390372088
Mileage135,244 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 8 Aug 2018
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry21 Aug 2019
Test number530908005224
Mileage129,876 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2017
Test date16 Aug 2017
Expiry21 Aug 2018
Test number936569322236
Mileage123,511 mi
FAILED · 16 Aug 2017
Test date16 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number405046547931
Mileage123,511 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2016
Test date12 Aug 2016
Expiry21 Aug 2017
Test number333114860092
Mileage116,893 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2015
Test date12 Aug 2015
Expiry21 Aug 2016
Test number785141155261
Mileage110,303 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2014
Test date9 Aug 2014
Expiry21 Aug 2015
Test number189771524284
Mileage104,222 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2014
Test date8 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number809010224222
Mileage104,217 mi
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Aug 2013
Test date7 Aug 2013
Expiry21 Aug 2014
Test number719019813283
Mileage96,914 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry21 Aug 2013
Test number615962622278
Mileage90,368 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 1 Aug 2012
Test date1 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number137514012275
Mileage90,295 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 10 Aug 2011
Test date10 Aug 2011
Expiry21 Aug 2012
Test number529472821282
Mileage84,976 mi
PASSED · 11 Aug 2010
Test date11 Aug 2010
Expiry21 Aug 2011
Test number740023420237
Mileage78,372 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2009
Test date7 Aug 2009
Expiry21 Aug 2010
Test number984649519289
Mileage70,527 mi
PASSED · 26 Jul 2008
Test date26 Jul 2008
Expiry21 Aug 2009
Test number560318908284
Mileage64,289 mi
FAILED · 24 Jul 2008
Test date24 Jul 2008
Expiry
Test number741356208271
Mileage64,253 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2007
Test date22 Aug 2007
Expiry21 Aug 2008
Test number942774837236
Mileage59,584 mi
PASSED · 13 Oct 2006
Test date13 Oct 2006
Expiry26 Oct 2007
Test number561576286246
Mileage47,225 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)