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2006 BMW 530
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- Registration SL06XBF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 22 Jan 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,307 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic undertrays fitted
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,529 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,817 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,516 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,184 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,162 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
16 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,189 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,250 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,731 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- undertrays fitted
- both rear tyres worn on inside
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,731 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- undertrays fitted
- both rear tyres worn on inside
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,489 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,075 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,099 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,061 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
19 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,220 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 12 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,445 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,651 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 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)
9 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,711 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011 12 Jun 20264 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,352 MI
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SL06XBF was registered on 2006-03-31
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