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LS53GEK
2003 BMW 530
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration LS53GEK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 20 Dec 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,002 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- 16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,007 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7] (offside low performance)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,525 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,003 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
- 16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 158,841 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,881 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016 7 Jun 20268 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,206 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,614 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014 7 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,524 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,792 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013 7 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,817 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 7 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,182 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011 7 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,660 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 7 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,199 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 7 Jun 20269 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,011 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2008 7 Jun 202629 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LS53GEK was registered on 2003-12-31
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