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OO54BAZ
2005 BMW 530
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration OO54BAZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 12 Feb 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 206,142 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet struts weak
26 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 206,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet struts weak
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 328,536 KM
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 324,364 KM
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 324,364 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 199,923 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 199,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,163 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,351 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 191,551 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 191,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 187,267 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,746 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 179,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,986 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
4 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 171,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,177 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges/ 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
- DASH WARNING SYSTEM ADVISES FAULT WITH STEERING LOCK
12 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 161,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play SEVERLY WORN INNER JOINT (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES SEVERELY CORRODED ABOVE AXLE (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to cords inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges/ 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
- DASH WARNING SYSTEM ADVISES FAULT WITH STEERING LOCK
17 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 151,801 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 151,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 145,088 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,263 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,470 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 5 Jul 202622 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,854 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 5 Jul 20264 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,949 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 5 Jul 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,558 MI
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OO54BAZ was registered on 2005-09-29
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