NC51BSU - BMW 530

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Vehicle Overview

Make

BMW

Model

530

Colour

Silver

Year

2002

First Registered

January 2002

First Used

23 January 2002

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

2926 cc

Engine Size

2926 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

189 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

SORN

Tax Due Date

Not available

Type Approval

Last V5C

02/02/2012

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 19 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 229,650 mi

Expires: 20 February 2017

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Front shock absorbers in poor condition
Advisory os vehicle sill patched and slightly corroded
Advisory Brake pad wrng light lit
Advisory Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Advisory engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory exhaust corroded in many areas
Advisory both vehicle sills damaged

Failed - 09 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 229,649 mi

Major: 20 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Major Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Major Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Front shock absorbers in poor condition
Advisory os vehicle sill patched and slightly corroded
Advisory Brake pad wrng light lit
Advisory Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Passed - 17 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 221,288 mi

Expires: 20 February 2016

Advisories: 11

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Failed - 16 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 221,288 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 11

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Passed - 13 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 209,113 mi

Expires: 20 February 2015

Advisories: 11

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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 Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Failed - 10 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 209,106 mi

Major: 9 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Major Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Major Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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 Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passed - 21 February 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 185,421 mi

Expires: 20 February 2014

Advisories: 9

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Failed - 19 February 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 185,412 mi

Major: 10 Advisories: 12

Major Defects:

Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Major Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Major Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Major Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
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 - 17 February 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 159,645 mi

Expires: 16 February 2013

Advisories: 1

Failed - 07 February 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 159,644 mi

Major: 11 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Major Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Major Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Major Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Advisory Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passed - 11 February 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 151,605 mi

Expires: 10 February 2012

Advisories: 1

Failed - 10 February 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 151,605 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passed - 21 January 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 145,291 mi

Expires: 26 January 2011

Failed - 18 January 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 145,291 mi

Major: 8 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Major Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Major Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Major Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passed - 23 January 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 129,512 mi

Expires: 26 January 2010

Advisories: 1

Failed - 21 January 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 129,512 mi

Major: 8 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Major Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Major Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Major Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passed - 22 January 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 122,352 mi

Expires: 26 January 2009

Advisories: 2

Failed - 21 January 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 122,350 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Major Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Major Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed - 27 January 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 108,183 mi

Expires: 26 January 2008

Advisories: 4

Failed - 09 January 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 107,574 mi

Major: 8 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Major Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Major Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Passed - 12 January 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,549 mi

Expires: 11 January 2007

Failed - 11 January 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,549 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for NC51BSU?

The MOT expires on 20 February 2017.

What is the tax status of NC51BSU?

The tax status is SORN.

What are the specifications of NC51BSU?

This is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 2926cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of NC51BSU?

This vehicle produces 189 g/km of CO2 emissions.

NC51BSU - BMW 530

Vehicle Overview

Technical Details

Environmental Impact

Status & Compliance

MOT History

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Passed - 19 February 2016

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 09 February 2016

Major Defects:

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Passed - 17 February 2015

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Failed - 16 February 2015

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Passed - 13 February 2014

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Failed - 10 February 2014

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Passed - 21 February 2013

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Failed - 19 February 2013

Major Defects:

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Passed - 17 February 2012

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Failed - 07 February 2012

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Passed - 11 February 2011

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Failed - 10 February 2011

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Passed - 21 January 2010

Failed - 18 January 2010

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Passed - 23 January 2009

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Failed - 21 January 2009

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Passed - 22 January 2008

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Failed - 21 January 2008

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Passed - 27 January 2007

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Failed - 09 January 2007

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Passed - 12 January 2006

Failed - 11 January 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

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