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2005 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration OV05VVG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,482 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,454 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,143 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,991 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2023 2 Jul 20262 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,353 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2022 2 Jul 20263 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,995 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2021 2 Jul 202614 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,942 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020 2 Jul 202613 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken roads spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,666 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2019 2 Jul 202616 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,079 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,435 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017 2 Jul 20261 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,193 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,779 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,584 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2014 2 Jul 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,165 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013 2 Jul 202617 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,398 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 2 Jul 20263 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,294 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011Advisory 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 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,298 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2010 2 Jul 202615 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,096 MI
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OV05VVG was registered on 2005-05-26
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