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2002 BMW 530
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- Registration MA02AXU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 15 Nov 2023
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,045 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
3 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,077 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 162,460 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 162,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel pipe leaking under floor pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,925 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,510 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,440 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat sheild loose
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,505 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside fuel pipes corroded
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside fuel pipes corroded
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,618 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,226 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,763 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,115 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,505 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,024 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,453 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
4 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,847 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2008 18 Jun 20266 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,914 MI
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MA02AXU was registered on 2002-04-09
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