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2003 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration GL53UUG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jan 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,695 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,065 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,087 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,193 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,515 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,196 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Condensation in nearside headlamp
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,694 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,231 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019 20 Jun 202622 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,467 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017 20 Jun 20265 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,698 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Active power steering warning lamp illuminated
30 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,814 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 20 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,688 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 20 Jun 20268 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,032 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,559 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,088 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012 20 Jun 20266 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,864 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,590 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,309 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 20 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,999 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007Advisory 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)
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GL53UUG was registered on 2003-12-18
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