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2002 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration LS52SGO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 30 Jan 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 216,549 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2027 6 Jun 202627 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,421 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory 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))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,349 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 170,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,644 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,610 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021 6 Jun 202610 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,075 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,393 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019 6 Jun 202617 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018 6 Jun 20269 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,578 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,650 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202619 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,455 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,567 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202611 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,290 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,585 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
7 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
20 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,998 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2008Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
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)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,092 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2007 6 Jun 20268 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 44,092 MI
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LS52SGO was registered on 2002-12-10
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