BMW

530 · Silver

W2AK B

MOTExpired

MOT due26 Jul 2025

First reg1 Jun 2000

Mileage162,894 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 May 2026

Vehicle age

26 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 25 July 2025.

PASSED · 27 Jul 2024

Test date27 Jul 2024

Expiry26 Jul 2025

Test number297882909802

Mileage162,894 mi

FAILED · 20 Nov 2023

Test date20 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number624654437771

Mileage162,837 mi

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 20 Nov 2022

Test date20 Nov 2022

Expiry21 Nov 2023

Test number291271264341

Mileage158,662 mi

PASSED · 21 Nov 2021

Test date21 Nov 2021

Expiry21 Nov 2022

Test number603972852037

Mileage156,174 mi

PASSED · 7 Nov 2020

Test date7 Nov 2020

Expiry21 Nov 2021

Test number203964479538

Mileage154,077 mi

PASSED · 22 Nov 2019

Test date22 Nov 2019

Expiry21 Nov 2020

Test number817363077547

Mileage151,713 mi

FAILED · 1 Nov 2019

Test date1 Nov 2019

Expiry—

Test number359359788908

Mileage151,681 mi

MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn leading suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

DangerousSubframe bushes worn and have excessive play, all four at the rear.

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 6 Nov 2018

Test date6 Nov 2018

Expiry5 Nov 2019

Test number292764927693

Mileage147,395 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 5 Oct 2018

Test date5 Oct 2018

Expiry—

Test number626856769674

Mileage147,162 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge/no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge/no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge/no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge/no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play curvy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play curvy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 10 Oct 2017

Test date10 Oct 2017

Expiry12 Oct 2018

Test number746511150413

Mileage141,302 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PASSED · 13 Oct 2016

Test date13 Oct 2016

Expiry12 Oct 2017

Test number962958573345

Mileage135,739 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 11 Oct 2016

Test date11 Oct 2016

Expiry—

Test number273042402051

Mileage135,739 mi

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PASSED · 5 Oct 2015

Test date5 Oct 2015

Expiry7 Oct 2016

Test number480069544936

Mileage126,565 mi

AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen slightly

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 8 Oct 2014

Test date8 Oct 2014

Expiry7 Oct 2015

Test number379401084257

Mileage108,191 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FAILED · 7 Oct 2014

Test date7 Oct 2014

Expiry—

Test number975280084209

Mileage108,187 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FailNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 2 Sep 2013

Test date2 Sep 2013

Expiry1 Sep 2014

Test number605685343237

Mileage104,854 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED · 16 Aug 2012

Test date16 Aug 2012

Expiry30 Aug 2013

Test number679379122257

Mileage97,968 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 13 Aug 2012

Test date13 Aug 2012

Expiry—

Test number679766622241

Mileage0 mi

FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 31 Aug 2011

Test date31 Aug 2011

Expiry30 Aug 2012

Test number867223441296

Mileage87,768 mi

FAILED · 25 Aug 2011

Test date25 Aug 2011

Expiry—

Test number536907431202

Mileage87,768 mi

DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 25 Aug 2010

Test date25 Aug 2010

Expiry29 Aug 2011

Test number264697230270

Mileage77,310 mi

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 5 Aug 2009

Test date5 Aug 2009

Expiry29 Aug 2010

Test number522627619277

Mileage67,777 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 · 6 Aug 2008

Test date6 Aug 2008

Expiry29 Aug 2009

Test number442219418298

Mileage64,376 mi

PASSED · 8 Aug 2007

Test date8 Aug 2007

Expiry29 Aug 2008

Test number124950827266

Mileage60,916 mi

PASSED · 30 Aug 2006

Test date30 Aug 2006

Expiry29 Aug 2007

Test number381742046418

Mileage57,885 mi