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BMW

530I SE · Grey

RV53 HYA
BMW RV53 HYA
MOTValid
MOT due18 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage138,312 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Sep 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

PASSED · 16 Sep 2025
Test date16 Sep 2025
Expiry18 Sep 2026
Test number734362443408
Mileage138,312 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower forward arm inner bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets the flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 16 Sep 2025
Test date16 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number488823583962
Mileage138,312 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps are covered in a products. (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower forward arm inner bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets the flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 19 Sep 2024
Test date19 Sep 2024
Expiry18 Sep 2025
Test number779126457633
Mileage128,025 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Sep 2024
Test date11 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number682611556509
Mileage128,025 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2023
Test date2 Nov 2023
Expiry3 Nov 2024
Test number991913964261
Mileage127,402 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2022
Test date4 Nov 2022
Expiry3 Nov 2023
Test number462866786917
Mileage126,907 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Nov 2022
Test date4 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number834586089823
Mileage126,907 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 29 Oct 2021
Test date29 Oct 2021
Expiry28 Oct 2022
Test number792221191668
Mileage126,078 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel repaired
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel repaired
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Sep 2020
Test date28 Sep 2020
Expiry24 Oct 2021
Test number667794090914
Mileage125,512 mi
AdvisoryWelding repairs to the o/s/f and o/s/r wheels.
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2019
Test date25 Apr 2019
Expiry24 Oct 2020
Test number579927535075
Mileage124,679 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel repaired
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel repaired
FAILED · 25 Apr 2019
Test date25 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number915308091400
Mileage124,679 mi
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel repaired
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel repaired
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2018
Test date3 Apr 2018
Expiry2 Apr 2019
Test number560104927224
Mileage122,996 mi
FAILED · 21 Feb 2018
Test date21 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number498384519278
Mileage122,988 mi
Advisoryoff side rear metal brake pipe corroded. on limit will need attention soon
Advisorynear side rear metal brake pipe corroded will need attention soon
AdvisoryOil leak
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAILED · 14 Feb 2018
Test date14 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number807180530251
Mileage122,984 mi
Advisoryboth door mirror glasses in poor condition close to limits
Advisoryslight judder from rear service brake
Advisorysills and under trays fitted
Advisoryexhaust corroded
Advisorysigns of repairs to both os inner wheel rims
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limits (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limits (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 27 Jan 2017
Test date27 Jan 2017
Expiry18 Feb 2018
Test number843567728846
Mileage120,022 mi
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisoryboth headlamp upper brackets broken
PASSED · 17 Feb 2016
Test date17 Feb 2016
Expiry18 Feb 2017
Test number735581428054
Mileage109,916 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryengine bay covers fitted
Advisoryunder body trays fitted
Advisorybody sill covers fitted
FAILED · 12 Feb 2016
Test date12 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number864287201895
Mileage109,904 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisorychild seat obstructs nearside rear seat belt
Advisoryitems removed from drivers view prior to test
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Advisoryoil leak engine
Advisorycover on underside
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2015
Test date11 Feb 2015
Expiry18 Feb 2016
Test number999712245046
Mileage105,983 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2014
Test date12 Feb 2014
Expiry18 Feb 2015
Test number445843644017
Mileage102,125 mi
PASSED · 19 Feb 2013
Test date19 Feb 2013
Expiry18 Feb 2014
Test number828890753097
Mileage99,136 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User EnteredBoth rear brake discs lightly scored.
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 9 Feb 2012
Test date9 Feb 2012
Expiry15 Feb 2013
Test number196420942467
Mileage92,773 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
PASSED · 7 Feb 2011
Test date7 Feb 2011
Expiry15 Feb 2012
Test number115388831075
Mileage85,432 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 7 Feb 2011
Test date7 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number209768931085
Mileage85,432 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2010
Test date9 Feb 2010
Expiry15 Feb 2011
Test number164270440402
Mileage78,089 mi
PASSED · 12 Feb 2009
Test date12 Feb 2009
Expiry15 Feb 2010
Test number163813749055
Mileage70,879 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 11 Feb 2009
Test date11 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number640862949017
Mileage70,863 mi
FailNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2008
Test date31 Jan 2008
Expiry15 Feb 2009
Test number134811238496
Mileage63,848 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Feb 2007
Test date16 Feb 2007
Expiry15 Feb 2008
Test number284337447080
Mileage56,098 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2006
Test date5 Sep 2006
Expiry4 Sep 2007
Test number914298546219
Mileage51,276 mi