MV52YCZ - BMW 530
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 23 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 32 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
32
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 24 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,091 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s and os (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub area (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill's n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Advise rust at n/s/f wing pannel
Passed - 07 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,646 mi
Expires: 06 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust mount failed.
- Advisory Both rear jacking point s corroded.
Failed - 05 June 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,644 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust mount failed.
- Advisory Both rear jacking point s corroded.
Passed - 14 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,829 mi
Expires: 14 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 204,380 mi
Expires: 14 February 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Passed - 10 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 198,010 mi
Expires: 09 February 2022
Passed - 02 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 196,778 mi
Expires: 01 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears cover in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear inner surfaces. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front inner surfaces. (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 01 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 196,775 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears cover in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear inner surfaces. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front inner surfaces. (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 26 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 190,663 mi
Expires: 25 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 17 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 190,425 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,463 mi
Expires: 18 September 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 07 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,179 mi
Expires: 06 September 2018
Failed - 07 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,179 mi
Passed - 08 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,184 mi
Expires: 07 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory windscreen has damage slightly greater than 10mm in zone `A` but not in the drivers line of sight.
- Advisory horn slightly weak.
- Advisory engine bay covers fitted.
- Advisory vehicle under trays fitted.
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes x2 from front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front exhaust mounting bracket in poor condition.
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory park brake only just met minimum requirements.
Failed - 01 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,173 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory windscreen has damage slightly greater than 10mm in zone `A` but not in the drivers line of sight.
- Advisory horn slightly weak.
- Advisory engine bay covers fitted.
- Advisory vehicle under trays fitted.
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes x2 from front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front exhaust mounting bracket in poor condition.
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 29 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,182 mi
Expires: 28 July 2016
Failed - 29 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,182 mi
Passed - 04 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,601 mi
Expires: 03 February 2016
Failed - 30 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,601 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 31 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,533 mi
Expires: 30 January 2015
Failed - 30 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,533 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed - 25 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,084 mi
Expires: 24 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Advisory Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 24 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,084 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Advisory Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 08 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,916 mi
Expires: 07 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 01 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,916 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Major Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Major Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 02 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,358 mi
Expires: 01 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,490 mi
Passed - 01 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,490 mi
Expires: 31 July 2010
Passed - 08 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,943 mi
Expires: 07 February 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 19 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,669 mi
Expires: 17 July 2008
Failed - 19 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,669 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 18 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,015 mi
Expires: 17 July 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for MV52YCZ?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of MV52YCZ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of MV52YCZ?
This is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 2926cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of MV52YCZ?
This vehicle produces 194 g/km of CO2 emissions.