GBSW59MDE

BMW 530

2010 · BLUE · DIESEL · 151,924 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-02● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 22 tests · 16 passed · 6 failed

PASS3 September 2026

151,924 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASS2 September 2025

148,358 mi

MINORNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc cover plate loose, but still secured.
ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

PASS1 May 2024

134,497 mi

FAIL13 March 2024

134,435 mi

MAJOROffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked
MAJORCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRSNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOROffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside front shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure
DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treaded section
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PASS30 March 2023

123,009 mi

ADVISORYCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FAIL30 March 2023

123,007 mi

MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASS1 April 2022

111,280 mi

MINORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MINOROffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYo/s wiper linkage worn
ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FAIL29 March 2022

111,172 mi

MAJORExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOROffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
MINORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MINOROffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYo/s wiper linkage worn
ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PASS27 March 2021

100,430 mi

ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FAIL26 March 2021

100,430 mi

MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PASS31 March 2020

95,307 mi

ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PASS8 February 2019

89,625 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 Front Nail in tyre

PASS16 February 2018

83,431 mi

FAIL9 February 2018

83,429 mi

FAILFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASS12 June 2017

83,093 mi

PASS15 September 2016

79,856 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYcheck-engine light ON

PASS15 September 2015

62,229 mi

PASS24 July 2015

61,493 mi

FAIL21 July 2015

61,491 mi

FAILOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASS19 December 2014

55,676 mi

ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASS6 January 2014

45,003 mi

PASS31 December 2012

34,677 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: BMW
Model: 530
Colour: BLUE
Fuel type: DIESEL
Engine: 2,993 cc
Year: 2010
First registered: 2010-01
CO₂ emissions: 176 g/km
Tax due: 2027-06-01
MOT expiry: 2027-09-02
Recorded mileage: 151,924 mi

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