LJ51TRX - BMW 530
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 6 days ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 16 January 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,717 mi
Expires: 01 February 2027
Passed - 08 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,935 mi
Expires: 01 February 2026
Passed - 02 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,122 mi
Expires: 01 February 2025
Passed - 26 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,013 mi
Expires: 29 October 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining. 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 30 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,417 mi
Expires: 29 October 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at osr (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Failed - 24 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,404 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory x4 disc brakes surface corrsion
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory heat shiled insecure rear
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory x2 front lower arm bushes worn but not exsesive
- Advisory x2 front shock gaitors split
Failed - 21 November 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,377 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,304 mi
Expires: 07 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 01 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,260 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Headlamp washers inoperative
Passed - 26 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,125 mi
Expires: 25 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Both rear tyres cracking heavily on inside side wall
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 22 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,124 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 06 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,717 mi
Expires: 20 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory evidence of coolant leaK - recommend checking level
- Advisory headlamp washers leaking in the pump/reservoir area
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory nearside front tyre sidewall badly damaged but not reaching cords as yet
- Advisory both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders and may need replacing soon
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 12 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,579 mi
Expires: 20 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 21 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,976 mi
Expires: 20 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 20 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,976 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,949 mi
Expires: 15 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 11 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,381 mi
Expires: 15 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 16 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,297 mi
Expires: 15 November 2011
Passed - 02 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,654 mi
Expires: 01 November 2010
Passed - 29 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,453 mi
Expires: 31 October 2009
Passed - 01 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,692 mi
Expires: 31 October 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 12 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,108 mi
Expires: 11 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LJ51TRX?
The MOT expires on 01 February 2027.
What is the tax status of LJ51TRX?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2027.
What are the specifications of LJ51TRX?
This is a 2001 BMW 530 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LJ51TRX?
This vehicle produces 257 g/km of CO2 emissions.