# SP52EHO — BMW 530 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SP52EHO is a Black BMW 530, Petrol (2979cc), first registered 2002-09-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SP52EHO — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SP52EHO |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 530 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2979cc |
| First registered | 2002-09-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-09-22 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 15
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 73.33%
- Total defects recorded: 31

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-23 15:25:41 | PASSED | 130,562 MI | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-08 12:08:45 | PASSED | 224,908 MI | 2016-09-07 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-08 17:02:57 | PASSED | 218,499 MI | 2015-09-07 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-02 16:40:25 | PASSED | 212,269 MI | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-03 13:03:00 | PASSED | 205,437 MI | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-03 09:50:18 | FAILED | 205,421 MI | — |
| 2011-08-25 08:59:18 | PASSED | 198,283 MI | 2012-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-26 14:58:07 | PASSED | 182,546 MI | 2011-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-26 11:01:55 | FAILED | 182,546 MI | — |
| 2009-08-28 15:04:27 | PASSED | 160,073 MI | 2010-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2009-08-27 16:00:58 | FAILED | 159,941 MI | — |
| 2008-08-28 16:15:22 | PASSED | 139,885 MI | 2009-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2008-08-28 10:44:41 | FAILED | 139,883 MI | — |
| 2007-08-31 12:27:06 | PASSED | 118,106 MI | 2008-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2006-08-31 15:53:20 | PASSED | 97,452 MI | 2007-08-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-09-23 15:25:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

**2015-08-08 12:08:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-09-08 17:02:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

**2013-09-02 16:40:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2012-09-03 13:03:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- USER ENTERED: Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-09-03 09:50:18 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

**2010-08-26 11:01:55 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2009-08-27 16:00:58 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**2008-08-28 10:44:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SP52EHO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP52EHO. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.