GBLR53OAV
BMW 530
2003 · GREY · PETROL · 132,107 mi
● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-15
MOT History — 23 tests · 18 passed · 5 failed
PASS16 December 2025
132,107 mi- MINORFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOROffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL16 December 2025
132,107 mi- MINORFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- PRSNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOROffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS2 April 2024
- ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINORRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAIL5 February 2024
- MAJORCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MINORBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MAJORFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJORNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MAJOROffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MAJORFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJORNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJORNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- DANGEROUSNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYRear Upper all outer ball joint gaitors deteriorated
PASS12 July 2022
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17, deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17, worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS6 July 2021
108,201 miPASS13 November 2019
100,562 mi- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL13 November 2019
100,562 mi- MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS24 October 2018
93,674 mi- ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYFront bumper damaged
- MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYFront reg. plate damaged
PASS21 April 2018
91,690 mi- ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORYNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORYOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORYOffside Front body damaged
- ADVISORYFront reg. plate damaged
PASS2 May 2017
FAIL2 May 2017
- ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- FAILOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
PASS16 April 2016
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASS16 April 2015
101,434 miPASS16 May 2014
74,181 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)
PASS18 April 2013
67,781 mi- USER ENTEREDFront registration plate deteriorated/damaged
- USER ENTEREDHazrd switch stiff
PASS20 April 2012
63,757 mi- USER ENTEREDSlight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar outer link arm
- USER ENTEREDFront number plate slightly damaged on the bottom of letter 'A' but not likely to be misread
FAIL19 April 2012
63,757 mi- FAILOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FAILNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAILOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTEREDSlight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar outer link arm
- USER ENTEREDFront number plate slightly damaged on the bottom of letter 'A' but not likely to be misread
PASS28 April 2011
57,371 mi- ADVISORYOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS29 April 2010
51,296 mi- ADVISORYNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORYOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS3 May 2008
42,129 miPASS20 March 2007
34,940 mi- USER ENTEREDengine top cover fitted
PASS19 December 2006
32,643 miVehicle Details Official
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