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LS05LNX
2005 BMW 530
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration LS05LNX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,915 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,775 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,616 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,542 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,389 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,389 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,518 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,518 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,446 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,816 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,661 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018 8 Jun 202613 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,661 MI
8 Jun 202614 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,507 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- steering rack arms slight play
- Offside Front tyre worn
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,480 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,316 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015 8 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,802 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 8 Jun 202622 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,466 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,505 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,044 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,596 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,235 MI
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LS05LNX was registered on 2005-06-15
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