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2001 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration SW51VKO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Nov 2013
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,091 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 13 Jun 202627 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,327 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,152 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,550 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,256 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
20 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,256 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
30 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,794 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202617 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,624 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2007 13 Jun 202616 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SW51VKO was registered on 2001-12-06
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