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GP05FOM
2005 BMW 530
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration GP05FOM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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157 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,354 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,807 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,497 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,808 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,963 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Accelerator pedal unable to be fully depressed due to foreign object. Not likely to become detached.
- Aftermarket engine cover over exhaust system. Unable to inspect exhaust system and manifold fully.
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Exhaust flexi pipe surround detatched
- Handbrake travel high
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Anti roll bar link arm. (2.1.4 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel welded
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Aftermarket engine cover over exhaust system. Unable to inspect exhaust system and manifold fully.
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust flexi pipe surround detatched
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Accelerator pedal unable to be fully depressed due to foreign object. Not likely to become detached.
- Offside Rear Wheel welded
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Anti roll bar link arm. (2.1.4 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Handbrake travel high
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
3 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,365 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre pressure sensor on dash
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre pressure sensor on dash
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,157 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,861 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,319 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,417 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016 24 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,683 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,623 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,769 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,124 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,048 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,620 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,272 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2009 24 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,222 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009 24 Jun 20269 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,199 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,002 MI
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GP05FOM was registered on 2005-06-29
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