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2002 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration LS02LGA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,686 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,301 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel pipe corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- fuel pipe corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,651 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,113 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- re call notice still applies
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Coolant leak ()
9 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,327 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- re call notice applies to this vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
9 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- re call notice applies to this vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,923 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- re call notice applies to this vehicle
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,170 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside head light slightly low
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside head light slightly low
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,283 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,722 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in o/s/r stabilizer link
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- slight play in o/s/r stabilizer link
- cooling fan collapsing
- 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)
24 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,708 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH OFFSIDE CENTRE TO REAR BRAKE PIPES VERY CORRODED.ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,506 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,653 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,639 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,242 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,086 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,147 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
6 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,264 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2010 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,712 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 11 Jun 20262 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,583 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2008 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,370 MI
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LS02LGA was registered on 2002-04-22
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