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2003 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration OY53FBL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 227,190 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 227,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 213,236 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025 29 Jun 202625 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 213,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 207,317 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 202,110 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 197,010 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022 29 Jun 20263 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 192,703 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 187,240 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,354 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019 29 Jun 202629 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,332 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 165,156 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017 29 Jun 20262 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,967 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,610 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,127 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014 29 Jun 20264 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,491 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013 29 Jun 20263 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,237 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2012Advisory 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)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,010 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011 29 Jun 202624 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 91,903 MI
29 Jun 202624 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,903 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010 29 Jun 20266 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,508 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 29 Jun 20266 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 87,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
16 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 79,774 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2007Advisory 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)
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OY53FBL was registered on 2003-10-17
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