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BMW

530D SPORT AUTO · Black

VU05 AHY
BMW VU05 AHY
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Nov 2025
First reg1 Mar 2005
Mileage211,018 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jul 2026

Vehicle age

21 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 August 2025.

PASSED · 16 Nov 2024
Test date16 Nov 2024
Expiry17 Nov 2025
Test number823202192357
Mileage211,018 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Nov 2024
Test date16 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number192933243567
Mileage211,018 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Nov 2023
Test date18 Nov 2023
Expiry17 Nov 2024
Test number747219234199
Mileage201,693 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Nov 2023
Test date18 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number958050346101
Mileage201,693 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2022
Test date9 Nov 2022
Expiry10 Nov 2023
Test number180345853560
Mileage191,427 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 9 Nov 2022
Test date9 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number156273740221
Mileage191,427 mi
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2021
Test date11 Nov 2021
Expiry10 Nov 2022
Test number442944862218
Mileage173,470 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2020
Test date24 Oct 2020
Expiry8 Nov 2021
Test number968067568148
Mileage168,903 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Oct 2020
Test date24 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number705530073802
Mileage168,899 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry8 Nov 2020
Test number219814580235
Mileage160,347 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear both tyres getting low
PASSED · 19 Apr 2018
Test date19 Apr 2018
Expiry8 May 2019
Test number833952134947
Mileage154,466 mi
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 May 2017
Test date9 May 2017
Expiry8 May 2018
Test number963119909229
Mileage148,718 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2016
Test date23 Apr 2016
Expiry22 Apr 2017
Test number183530892308
Mileage145,150 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2015
Test date11 Apr 2015
Expiry21 Apr 2016
Test number849831605136
Mileage140,830 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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 11 Apr 2015
Test date11 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number216721105182
Mileage140,830 mi
PrsFront Headlamp aim too high (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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry21 Apr 2015
Test number997162714178
Mileage134,133 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number238672714112
Mileage134,133 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 22 Feb 2013
Test date22 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number669883853048
Mileage125,660 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 22 Feb 2013
Test date22 Feb 2013
Expiry3 Mar 2014
Test number779653953013
Mileage125,660 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 27 Feb 2012
Test date27 Feb 2012
Expiry3 Mar 2013
Test number858588552011
Mileage112,918 mi
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 22 Feb 2012
Test date22 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number888613152000
Mileage112,785 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Enteredengine under tray damaged
PASSED · 21 Feb 2011
Test date21 Feb 2011
Expiry3 Mar 2012
Test number767832651070
Mileage100,460 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2011
Test date18 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number689679741054
Mileage100,459 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2010
Test date4 Mar 2010
Expiry3 Mar 2011
Test number762273660078
Mileage87,352 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2010
Test date3 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number104832160498
Mileage87,328 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)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2009
Test date4 Mar 2009
Expiry3 Mar 2010
Test number742893969009
Mileage77,270 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2008
Test date13 Feb 2008
Expiry1 Mar 2009
Test number131924548429
Mileage60,626 mi