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2004 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration GL53TXH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 12 Nov 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,816 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,684 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- rear diff leaking
- Oil leak ()
13 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,631 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017 25 Jun 20266 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,068 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,227 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015 25 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,395 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 25 Jun 202627 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,318 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,618 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012 25 Jun 202616 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,799 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011 25 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,811 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2010 25 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,356 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2009 25 Jun 20267 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,078 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 25 Jun 20266 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,422 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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GL53TXH was registered on 2004-01-31
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