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2001 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration LS51FUJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,544 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,516 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,489 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2022 6 Jun 202617 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,478 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear heat shield loose
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two under floor (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,167 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front tyre stepping on inner
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,917 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
2 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,534 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202614 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,002 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear rear exhaust shield lose
- Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear rear exhaust shield lose
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,547 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,693 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 6 Jun 20261 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,614 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 6 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,328 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012 6 Jun 20262 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,497 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011 6 Jun 20267 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,337 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2010 6 Jun 20268 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,692 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2009 6 Jun 20268 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,464 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,543 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2007 6 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!
LS51FUJ was registered on 2001-10-17
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