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2001 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration LS51CCJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 29 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 129,138 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,961 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,961 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,457 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,425 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,621 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,287 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,287 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,699 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021 7 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,216 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,676 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front wipers worn
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,522 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f fog lamp cracked
- front and rear brake discs lipped
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,187 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,996 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,361 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,554 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014 7 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,335 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013 7 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,706 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 7 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,882 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 7 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,882 MI
7 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,187 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 7 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,930 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 21,504 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2006 7 Jun 202622 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 21,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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LS51CCJ was registered on 2001-10-18
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