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2004 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration GD53YEB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 06 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 215,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 209,029 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 209,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 204,196 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Fog light missing.
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 201,250 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
5 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 193,371 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
31 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 184,274 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 184,274 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 271,647 KM
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 271,647 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 270,026 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 227,132 KM
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 6 Jul 202625 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 227,007 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
11 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 225,601 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
4 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 114,212 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012Advisory 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)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,055 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2011 6 Jul 20264 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 111,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,354 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 6 Jul 202619 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 87,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,618 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2009 6 Jul 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,411 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2008 6 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD53YEB was registered on 2004-02-13
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