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BMW

530 · Gold

LR53 BTE
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Dec 2025
First reg18 Sep 2003
Mileage109,446 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 14 September 2025.

PASSED · 6 Dec 2024
Test date6 Dec 2024
Expiry14 Dec 2025
Test number616044640416
Mileage109,446 mi
FAILED · 6 Dec 2024
Test date6 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number949029679432
Mileage109,444 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to cloudy (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2024
Test date19 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number991687187585
Mileage109,314 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn stub axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn stub axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryexhaust heat sheild insecure
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2023
Test date20 Nov 2023
Expiry14 Dec 2024
Test number432326872500
Mileage102,528 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2022
Test date15 Dec 2022
Expiry14 Dec 2023
Test number153101779721
Mileage96,715 mi
FAILED · 12 Dec 2022
Test date12 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number448181431743
Mileage96,699 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryheat shield insecure
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 May 2021
Test date28 May 2021
Expiry28 May 2022
Test number757206825507
Mileage92,106 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 May 2020
Test date15 May 2020
Expiry28 May 2021
Test number571038675035
Mileage88,185 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2020
Test date13 May 2020
Expiry
Test number201266021839
Mileage88,181 mi
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 16 May 2019
Test date16 May 2019
Expiry28 May 2020
Test number316643243534
Mileage85,142 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2019
Test date15 May 2019
Expiry
Test number117768803539
Mileage85,138 mi
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 22 May 2018
Test date22 May 2018
Expiry28 May 2019
Test number706684495449
Mileage81,430 mi
FAILED · 21 May 2018
Test date21 May 2018
Expiry
Test number140529844380
Mileage81,421 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))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 May 2017
Test date24 May 2017
Expiry28 May 2018
Test number579897276424
Mileage77,451 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 20 May 2016
Test date20 May 2016
Expiry28 May 2017
Test number914468157395
Mileage73,771 mi
PASSED · 29 May 2015
Test date29 May 2015
Expiry28 May 2016
Test number278789345472
Mileage70,145 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2015
Test date28 May 2015
Expiry
Test number936508045147
Mileage70,141 mi
FailNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 · 29 May 2014
Test date29 May 2014
Expiry28 May 2015
Test number186119944102
Mileage66,382 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2014
Test date28 May 2014
Expiry
Test number279608444118
Mileage66,376 mi
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 24 May 2013
Test date24 May 2013
Expiry23 May 2014
Test number655064643182
Mileage62,095 mi
FAILED · 23 May 2013
Test date23 May 2013
Expiry
Test number647913443184
Mileage62,092 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
PASSED · 1 May 2012
Test date1 May 2012
Expiry20 May 2013
Test number456202522176
Mileage56,820 mi
FAILED · 30 Apr 2012
Test date30 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number859331522169
Mileage56,812 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry20 May 2012
Test number987793331198
Mileage51,735 mi
FAILED · 12 May 2011
Test date12 May 2011
Expiry
Test number218122631125
Mileage51,730 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry20 May 2011
Test number462581540131
Mileage47,718 mi
FAILED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry
Test number691754430131
Mileage47,699 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PASSED · 19 May 2009
Test date19 May 2009
Expiry18 May 2010
Test number791219639171
Mileage42,431 mi
FAILED · 19 May 2009
Test date19 May 2009
Expiry
Test number634699539145
Mileage42,431 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
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)
User EnteredWiperblades smear
PASSED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry18 May 2009
Test number303210248157
Mileage37,710 mi
FAILED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry
Test number381940548174
Mileage37,710 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2006
Test date20 Sep 2006
Expiry19 Sep 2007
Test number960483266224
Mileage28,776 mi