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SW54KXB
2005 BMW 530
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SW54KXB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 162,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,259 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak side of engine (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,426 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,384 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 12 Jun 202618 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,298 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018 12 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,735 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017 12 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,691 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016 12 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,237 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 12 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,669 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,813 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,300 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012 12 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,826 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,951 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
14 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,157 MI
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SW54KXB was registered on 2005-01-21
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