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SW52BBO
2002 BMW 530
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW52BBO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Drivers window not working
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,201 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both rear jacking points corroded
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,278 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,802 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,677 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on inner sill in-front of rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Engine management light on
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,963 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,621 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 27 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,171 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 27 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
17 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,737 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202617 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,737 MI
27 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,222 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 27 Jun 202624 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,218 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011 27 Jun 202624 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,935 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,536 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2009Advisory 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)
30 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,195 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,277 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2007 27 Jun 202630 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW52BBO was registered on 2002-11-22
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