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LB55CFJ
2005 BMW 530
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
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- Registration LB55CFJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,497 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,659 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025 8 Jun 202612 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,663 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,283 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,394 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,814 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020 8 Jun 20263 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,843 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,143 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018 8 Jun 202615 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,198 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,979 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
22 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,979 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,520 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015 8 Jun 20267 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,756 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,957 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,960 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2012 8 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,487 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 8 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,115 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 8 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,935 MI
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LB55CFJ was registered on 2005-12-12
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