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2005 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration OV55RXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 10 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 182,441 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
21 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 182,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 175,709 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2026 29 Jun 202627 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,999 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both headlights in poor condition
11 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,013 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024 29 Jun 202611 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,709 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory 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))
23 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,951 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022 29 Jun 202611 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,046 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021 29 Jun 20262 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,440 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020 29 Jun 202628 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,586 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slightly low effort from nearside handbrake
- crack in windscreen within zone A but not impeding drivers view of the road
12 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,764 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slightly low effort from nearside handbrake
3 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,687 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,682 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015 29 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,806 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,266 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 29 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,769 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 29 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,769 MI
29 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,718 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 29 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,249 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 29 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,303 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV55RXM was registered on 2005-10-28
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