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BMW

530 · Black

Y397 YAP
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Oct 2025
First reg18 Jun 2001
Mileage160,900 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 September 2025.

PASSED · 19 Oct 2024
Test date19 Oct 2024
Expiry18 Oct 2025
Test number745610111349
Mileage160,900 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryside skirts fitted
PASSED · 14 Oct 2023
Test date14 Oct 2023
Expiry17 Oct 2024
Test number346918872679
Mileage159,902 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Sep 2022
Test date30 Sep 2022
Expiry17 Oct 2023
Test number837038613425
Mileage158,208 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2021
Test date9 Oct 2021
Expiry17 Oct 2022
Test number322703710670
Mileage155,104 mi
MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 8 Oct 2021
Test date8 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number431358640848
Mileage155,081 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2020
Test date16 Oct 2020
Expiry17 Oct 2021
Test number111229099165
Mileage152,148 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2019
Test date3 Apr 2019
Expiry17 Oct 2020
Test number334938804561
Mileage145,819 mi
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))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2018
Test date18 Apr 2018
Expiry17 Apr 2019
Test number267126522393
Mileage143,433 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 17 Apr 2018
Test date17 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number763399717877
Mileage143,427 mi
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 May 2017
Test date12 May 2017
Expiry23 May 2018
Test number609992258541
Mileage138,947 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryrim covers fitted to outer sills and under body obscuring some components
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 12 May 2017
Test date12 May 2017
Expiry
Test number335748108142
Mileage138,947 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryrim covers fitted to outer sills and under body obscuring some components
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)
PrsWheel bolt(s) missing PRS offside and nearside rear (4.2.A.1e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 28 Apr 2016
Test date28 Apr 2016
Expiry23 May 2017
Test number520268759493
Mileage128,114 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry23 May 2016
Test number605168425148
Mileage120,647 mi
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 24 May 2014
Test date24 May 2014
Expiry23 May 2015
Test number325224944128
Mileage116,261 mi
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAILED · 23 May 2014
Test date23 May 2014
Expiry
Test number689513044196
Mileage116,261 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 8 May 2013
Test date8 May 2013
Expiry17 May 2014
Test number926648723102
Mileage109,328 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry17 May 2013
Test number147868212159
Mileage103,809 mi
FAILED · 17 May 2011
Test date17 May 2011
Expiry
Test number157417031188
Mileage99,591 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 17 May 2011
Test date17 May 2011
Expiry17 May 2012
Test number258227031486
Mileage99,591 mi
FAILED · 1 May 2010
Test date1 May 2010
Expiry
Test number783201320134
Mileage94,286 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 1 May 2010
Test date1 May 2010
Expiry17 May 2011
Test number592711620173
Mileage94,286 mi
PASSED · 18 May 2009
Test date18 May 2009
Expiry17 May 2010
Test number220168439148
Mileage80,821 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)
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 · 29 Apr 2008
Test date29 Apr 2008
Expiry29 Apr 2009
Test number250260828137
Mileage74,671 mi
FAILED · 28 Apr 2008
Test date28 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number662789518165
Mileage74,671 mi
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2007
Test date30 Apr 2007
Expiry29 Apr 2008
Test number352890427125
Mileage68,375 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)
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 May 2006
Test date6 May 2006
Expiry1 Jun 2007
Test number901556926160
Mileage60,682 mi