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FA54MLF
2004 BMW 530
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration FA54MLF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 13 Mar 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,601 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
14 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 286,086 KM
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 262,729 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 263,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 263,655 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,347 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
17 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,950 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,841 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,005 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,969 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015 6 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,454 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,962 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,948 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,004 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,317 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202613 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,239 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,239 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,982 MI
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FA54MLF was registered on 2004-11-12
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