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2005 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration LS05YSD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 02 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,094 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,094 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,361 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner 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))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,850 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 139,850 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,016 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,719 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front flexi pipe deteriorated
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,158 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202627 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,409 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019 11 Jun 202628 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,624 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018 11 Jun 20265 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,937 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,735 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,189 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,760 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,168 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013 11 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,568 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012 11 Jun 20267 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,595 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,678 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,399 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS05YSD was registered on 2005-06-30
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