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2002 BMW 530
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- Registration OV02OKB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 03 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,408 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal slight oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,922 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
5 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 167,922 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,335 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2024 29 Jun 20268 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,310 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,385 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2022 29 Jun 202622 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,570 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o.s.r seat belt inop
- front tyres perished
14 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o.s.r seat belt inop
- front tyres perished
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,324 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,358 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,629 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017 29 Jun 202622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,087 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,087 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,743 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 29 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,496 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 29 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,318 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,844 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012 29 Jun 202627 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 118,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,641 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 114,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,438 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010Advisory 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)
25 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 107,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory 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)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 100,473 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009 29 Jun 20263 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 92,599 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2008 29 Jun 202617 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 86,507 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2007 29 Jun 20262 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 83,295 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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OV02OKB was registered on 2002-05-28
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