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BMW

530D SE AUTO · Blue

S13M WA
BMW S13M WA
MOTValid
MOT due24 Oct 2026
First reg1 Oct 2003
Mileage136,068 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 February 2026.

PASSED · 25 Oct 2025
Test date25 Oct 2025
Expiry24 Oct 2026
Test number593380004655
Mileage136,068 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2024
Test date17 Oct 2024
Expiry16 Oct 2025
Test number197782939865
Mileage129,938 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Oct 2024
Test date15 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number160076694753
Mileage129,920 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2023
Test date11 Oct 2023
Expiry12 Oct 2024
Test number243696303138
Mileage123,787 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisoryengine / gearbox under trays fitted
MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2023
Test date11 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number911925475216
Mileage123,787 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisoryengine / gearbox under trays fitted
MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry12 Oct 2023
Test number523681196160
Mileage116,088 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number166029821249
Mileage116,088 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry12 Oct 2022
Test number288977797444
Mileage114,414 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryboth front headlights misty
PASSED · 10 Jul 2020
Test date10 Jul 2020
Expiry9 Jul 2021
Test number207683626875
Mileage114,288 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 8 Apr 2019
Test date8 Apr 2019
Expiry11 Oct 2020
Test number673688368616
Mileage113,312 mi
Advisoryems light on
Advisoryfront tyres close to limits
Advisoryrear tyres wearing inner edges
FAILED · 8 Apr 2019
Test date8 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number814106518103
Mileage113,312 mi
Advisoryems light on
Advisoryfront tyres close to limits
Advisoryrear tyres wearing inner edges
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2018
Test date11 Apr 2018
Expiry11 Apr 2019
Test number236247514231
Mileage109,799 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry11 Apr 2018
Test number919742216898
Mileage103,137 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
FAILED · 6 Apr 2017
Test date6 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number466865107698
Mileage103,127 mi
FailHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
FailHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
PASSED · 8 Apr 2016
Test date8 Apr 2016
Expiry8 Apr 2017
Test number773466127481
Mileage99,575 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
AdvisorySlight play in N/S/R lower hub bush
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 7 Apr 2016
Test date7 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number521110644101
Mileage99,561 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
AdvisorySlight play in N/S/R lower hub bush
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 9 Apr 2015
Test date9 Apr 2015
Expiry8 Apr 2016
Test number196029695449
Mileage96,820 mi
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredboth head light lens deteriorated
FAILED · 7 Apr 2015
Test date7 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number878097595048
Mileage96,794 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredboth head light lens deteriorated
PASSED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry3 Apr 2015
Test number565642294096
Mileage93,101 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front 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 EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 2 Apr 2013
Test date2 Apr 2013
Expiry3 Apr 2014
Test number976932193072
Mileage88,525 mi
User Enteredplastic covers fitted
PASSED · 4 Apr 2012
Test date4 Apr 2012
Expiry3 Apr 2013
Test number775355192073
Mileage85,092 mi
FAILED · 30 Mar 2012
Test date30 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number997550292097
Mileage85,087 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth bushes are coloured yellow
PASSED · 14 Oct 2010
Test date14 Oct 2010
Expiry21 Oct 2011
Test number511397380232
Mileage79,582 mi
FAILED · 13 Oct 2010
Test date13 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number744656780292
Mileage79,573 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2009
Test date15 Oct 2009
Expiry21 Oct 2010
Test number881998189232
Mileage71,225 mi
User Enteredadvice leak from gearbox sump
User Enteredadvice all 4 tyres worn low
PASSED · 15 Oct 2008
Test date15 Oct 2008
Expiry21 Oct 2009
Test number720619288283
Mileage61,740 mi
PASSED · 22 Oct 2007
Test date22 Oct 2007
Expiry21 Oct 2008
Test number112485497221
Mileage48,685 mi
PASSED · 25 Sep 2006
Test date25 Sep 2006
Expiry14 Oct 2007
Test number432838866206
Mileage38,002 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)