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SW55FMD
2006 BMW 530
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration SW55FMD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,511 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some sections out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front both front fog lamps deteriorated
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- rear heat shield loose
- both sides rear inner sills and rear floor corroded
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear heat shield loose
- both sides rear inner sills and rear floor corroded
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some sections out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front both front fog lamps deteriorated
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 179,537 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut on brake pipe at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- rear heat shield loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 179,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut on brake pipe at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- rear heat shield loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,132 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022 9 Jun 202616 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,500 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 172,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,309 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202616 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 165,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,049 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2019 9 Jun 202618 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,515 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak
15 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,480 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,334 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,334 MI
9 Jun 202618 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,184 MI
9 Jun 202618 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,184 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 9 Jun 202612 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,193 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014 9 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,859 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202617 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,879 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2012 9 Jun 20262 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 98,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,116 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011 9 Jun 202615 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,536 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55FMD was registered on 2006-02-10
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