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BMW

530 · Grey

NM53 YWJ
MOTValid
MOT due8 Dec 2026
First reg1 Nov 2003
Mileage142,998 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 December 2025.

PASSED · 4 Dec 2025
Test date4 Dec 2025
Expiry8 Dec 2026
Test number885003339674
Mileage142,998 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2024
Test date9 Dec 2024
Expiry8 Dec 2025
Test number904757154736
Mileage131,475 mi
FAILED · 3 Dec 2024
Test date3 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number571582323798
Mileage131,451 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2023
Test date27 Nov 2023
Expiry27 Nov 2024
Test number222598343921
Mileage118,897 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav in middle of screen within swept area, and causing a significant obstruction to the drivers view of the road ahead (item removed prior to testing, if refitting the item, it is advised to do so out with the swept area) (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryDIY Engine management code reader plugged into OBD port and powered on at time of test.
PASSED · 28 Nov 2022
Test date28 Nov 2022
Expiry27 Nov 2023
Test number736225988448
Mileage111,199 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2021
Test date23 Nov 2021
Expiry25 Nov 2022
Test number564642704592
Mileage103,712 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2020
Test date21 Nov 2020
Expiry25 Nov 2021
Test number572073481229
Mileage99,869 mi
FAILED · 21 Nov 2020
Test date21 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number718701771018
Mileage99,869 mi
PrsNearside Front Lower Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PrsOffside Front Lower Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 26 Nov 2019
Test date26 Nov 2019
Expiry25 Nov 2020
Test number262564804746
Mileage95,721 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2018
Test date18 Oct 2018
Expiry23 Oct 2019
Test number187407119268
Mileage88,701 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 18 Oct 2018
Test date18 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number849721224302
Mileage88,701 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PrsNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2017
Test date25 Sep 2017
Expiry23 Oct 2018
Test number991800770467
Mileage86,641 mi
FAILED · 25 Sep 2017
Test date25 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number105491198884
Mileage86,641 mi
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2016
Test date18 Oct 2016
Expiry23 Oct 2017
Test number827266423817
Mileage80,036 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 18 Oct 2016
Test date18 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number929456982877
Mileage80,035 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track rod link (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2015
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry23 Oct 2016
Test number289245042417
Mileage73,888 mi
AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT OF TWO HAVE PLAY IN BALL JOINT (OUTER)
AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT
PASSED · 24 Oct 2014
Test date24 Oct 2014
Expiry23 Oct 2015
Test number965497394246
Mileage64,051 mi
PASSED · 22 Oct 2013
Test date22 Oct 2013
Expiry1 Nov 2014
Test number758435493264
Mileage58,676 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2012
Test date26 Oct 2012
Expiry1 Nov 2013
Test number766270602387
Mileage52,141 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 25 Oct 2011
Test date25 Oct 2011
Expiry1 Nov 2012
Test number959808291252
Mileage46,583 mi
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 · 1 Nov 2010
Test date1 Nov 2010
Expiry1 Nov 2011
Test number420175100305
Mileage41,340 mi
FAILED · 22 Oct 2010
Test date22 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number893025290244
Mileage41,333 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2009
Test date12 Oct 2009
Expiry1 Nov 2010
Test number882945689256
Mileage34,487 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2008
Test date31 Oct 2008
Expiry1 Nov 2009
Test number633245108330
Mileage28,262 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 30 Oct 2007
Test date30 Oct 2007
Expiry1 Nov 2008
Test number524143207354
Mileage24,366 mi
FAILED · 30 Oct 2007
Test date30 Oct 2007
Expiry
Test number470803507440
Mileage24,366 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
FailRear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
PASSED · 13 Oct 2006
Test date13 Oct 2006
Expiry1 Nov 2007
Test number402776886222
Mileage20,971 mi
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)