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LS53GDX
2003 BMW 530
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration LS53GDX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 220,591 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under body corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 205,249 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in black substance (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 201,903 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
17 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 201,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 191,684 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear lower suspension arm slight play in balljoint
- Rear tyres close to limit
- Offside rear lower arm balljoint slight play
- Offside inner rack joint slight play
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 178,425 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 178,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 165,444 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory 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)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 157,997 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory 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)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 153,715 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 143,810 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
13 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 143,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,086 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
11 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 97,787 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 87,822 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 87,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,620 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,585 MI
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LS53GDX was registered on 2003-11-20
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