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LS02VBA
2002 BMW 530
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
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- Registration LS02VBA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 240,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near to jacking point (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor between front and rear seats (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of gearbox, both mounts (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 238,228 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r floor slightly corroded
- pad warning light on
- Exhaust heat shield loose
31 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 238,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield loose
- traction control light on
- pad warning light on
- o/s/r floor slightly corroded
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 234,801 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces
- under trays fitted not obscuring some underside components and mountings
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 234,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust front bracket broken but system still supported
- under trays fitted not obscuring some underside components and mountings
- both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 234,643 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
6 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 234,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 225,611 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 225,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 212,780 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 212,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 194,472 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 194,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 181,253 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010 8 Jun 202628 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 180,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
8 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 156,292 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 156,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
5 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 131,863 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2008 8 Jun 20265 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 131,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 103,739 MI
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LS02VBA was registered on 2002-05-03
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