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LM53RCO
2003 BMW 530
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration LM53RCO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 10 Oct 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,677 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,677 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,417 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,417 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,676 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,446 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Exhaust emitting too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,430 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
25 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,188 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
- oil leak
- Offside Rear child seat fitted
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,456 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,375 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,627 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,753 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2013 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,937 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2012 11 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,701 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 11 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,701 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)
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,461 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 11 Jun 20264 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,688 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,631 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LM53RCO was registered on 2003-12-22
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