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2001 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration GL51TBO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 26 Nov 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,738 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edge
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,932 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
- battery warning light on
31 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
- battery warning light on
30 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16/95w 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel bolt loose (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brakepipe to nearside brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/55/16/95w (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- battery light on dash
- oil leak from engine
- oil temp on sump disconnected
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,732 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2018 3 Nov 201727 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,796 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,574 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016 29 Oct 201529 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 145,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,624 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015 27 Nov 201425 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 143,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,513 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 133,513 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,633 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 24 Nov 201224 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,633 MI
24 Nov 201215 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,986 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2012 15 Nov 201117 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,406 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 17 Nov 201011 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,066 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010 11 Nov 200911 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,125 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009 10 Nov 200816 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,511 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008 16 Nov 200714 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,227 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 44,310 MI
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GL51TBO was registered on 2001-12-12
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