GBKBG48

BMW 530

2000 · SILVER · DIESEL · 148,056 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-06● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 35 tests · 22 passed · 13 failed

PASS29 September 2026

148,056 mi

ADVISORYsill covers fitted
ADVISORYboth rear tyres on legal limit

PASS17 September 2025

146,041 mi

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))
ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

FAIL17 September 2025

146,038 mi

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))
MAJOROffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PASS10 September 2024

143,861 mi

ADVISORYoffside headlight deteriorated
ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASS19 September 2023

141,368 mi

ADVISORYoffside headlight condensated but pattern ok
ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL15 September 2023

141,364 mi

ADVISORYoffside headlight condensated but pattern ok
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))
ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

PASS7 October 2022

139,548 mi

MINORNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside head lamp cover cracked.

FAIL27 September 2022

139,469 mi

MINORNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside head lamp cover cracked.
MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOROffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJORNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASS22 September 2021

136,263 mi

ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

FAIL21 September 2021

136,260 mi

ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUSOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJORNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

PASS10 September 2020

133,864 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

FAIL3 September 2020

133,806 mi

MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
MAJORNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASS17 September 2019

131,398 mi

PASS21 September 2018

129,030 mi

FAIL19 September 2018

129,020 mi

MAJOROffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOROffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOROffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

PASS14 September 2017

125,361 mi

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

FAIL13 September 2017

125,361 mi

FAILOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PASS28 September 2016

122,903 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAIL28 September 2016

122,903 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PRSWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PASS14 October 2015

118,691 mi

FAIL14 October 2015

118,691 mi

PRSParking brake recording little or no effort both/rear/low (3.7.D.3a)

PASS14 October 2014

114,392 mi

FAIL10 October 2014

114,392 mi

FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTEREDN/S/FRONT/TO/REAR/PETROL/PIPES/CORRODED

FAIL9 October 2013

110,370 mi

PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PASS9 October 2013

110,370 mi

PASS17 October 2012

106,046 mi

ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASS12 October 2011

101,634 mi

PASS13 October 2010

92,493 mi

PASS7 November 2009

83,691 mi

FAIL6 November 2009

83,691 mi

FAILNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASS16 December 2008

77,316 mi

PASS7 December 2007

71,338 mi

PASS12 December 2006

62,854 mi

FAIL7 December 2006

62,811 mi

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

PASS13 December 2005

52,328 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: BMW
Model: 530
Colour: SILVER
Fuel type: DIESEL
Engine: 3,000 cc
Year: 2000
First registered: 2001-01
Tax due: 2027-03-01
MOT expiry: 2027-10-06
Recorded mileage: 148,056 mi

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