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OV55WBW
2005 BMW 530
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration OV55WBW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,162 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,249 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2025 2 Jul 202630 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,854 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,656 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
8 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,445 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022 2 Jul 202611 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,301 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- tested in a wet condition
- Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,868 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,695 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,250 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake effort 16%
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,354 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 2 Jul 202614 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,736 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016 2 Jul 202614 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,578 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 2 Jul 20268 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,174 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 2 Jul 20268 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,089 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 2 Jul 202628 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,913 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012 2 Jul 202622 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,679 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,240 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 2 Jul 202622 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV55WBW was registered on 2005-11-16
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