RF53FBV - BMW 530
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 219,433 mi
Expires: 28 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 October 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 219,431 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 217,332 mi
Expires: 28 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 18 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 217,331 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 214,637 mi
Expires: 25 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 209,527 mi
Expires: 20 September 2023
Passed - 03 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,195 mi
Expires: 03 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 188,916 mi
Expires: 03 September 2021
Passed - 30 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 181,272 mi
Expires: 03 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory dynamic drive warning light on
- Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 181,272 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory dynamic drive warning light on
Passed - 22 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,780 mi
Expires: 03 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated
Failed - 15 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,780 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated
Passed - 04 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,612 mi
Expires: 03 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory under trays fitted.
- Advisory engine cover fitted.
Passed - 02 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,544 mi
Expires: 01 August 2017
Failed - 11 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,526 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Major Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 12 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,806 mi
Expires: 26 June 2015
Failed - 12 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,805 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,743 mi
Expires: 26 June 2014
Passed - 26 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,488 mi
Expires: 26 June 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 23 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,499 mi
Expires: 26 June 2012
Passed - 17 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,434 mi
Expires: 26 June 2011
Passed - 17 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,244 mi
Expires: 26 June 2010
Advisory Notices:
- 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 - 18 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,361 mi
Expires: 26 June 2009
Passed - 27 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,074 mi
Expires: 26 June 2008
Passed - 08 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,052 mi
Expires: 07 September 2007
Passed - 31 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,532 mi
Expires: 30 May 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RF53FBV?
The MOT expires on 28 October 2026.
What is the tax status of RF53FBV?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2026.
What are the specifications of RF53FBV?
This is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 2993cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RF53FBV?
This vehicle produces 184 g/km of CO2 emissions.