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2005 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration OV55LBJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 21 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 219,573 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 219,573 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 206,696 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 195,084 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024 25 Jun 202622 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,181 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023 25 Jun 202619 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 184,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
21 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,923 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022 25 Jun 202631 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,773 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,093 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020 25 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,900 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019 25 Jun 202630 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,223 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,848 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017 25 Jun 202629 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,965 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2016 25 Jun 202621 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
- plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
7 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,120 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2015 25 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,286 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 25 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,975 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,794 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012 25 Jun 202616 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,740 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011 25 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,347 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 25 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,845 MI
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OV55LBJ was registered on 2005-10-14
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