BMW 530 WJ02DFY has 35 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2002 BMW 530 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 14 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 220,934 miles 9 months ago on Friday 5th December 2025 at 11:29.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

WJ02DFY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 2026220,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml On
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2025220,897 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged Glass
  2. ADVISORY - Eml On
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 202422ND DECEMBER 2025218,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 2024218,657 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Sill, Jacking Point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Marked In Yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Sill Jacking Point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024216,004 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Sill Slightly Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Floor Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 2023216,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Sill Slightly Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Floor Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202221ST DECEMBER 2023212,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 2022212,873 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202121ST DECEMBER 2022205,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 2021205,735 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202020TH DECEMBER 2021198,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 2020198,399 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20199TH DECEMBER 2020191,941 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2019191,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear Pipe, Split And Isolated (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (both) Slight Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20189TH DECEMBER 2019184,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 265 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2018184,690 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 265 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 201730TH NOVEMBER 2018177,890 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2017177,890 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint Front Arm (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201630TH NOVEMBER 2017171,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Rear (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201530TH NOVEMBER 2016162,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2015162,238 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking From A Failed Seal Both Ends Of Rack (2.3.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 20145TH JANUARY 2016151,385 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Inner Pad Looks Low
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 2014151,385 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Inner Pad Looks Low
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20145TH JANUARY 2015141,388 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
FAILED2ND JANUARY 2014141,382 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 20125TH JANUARY 2014130,907 MI
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 20115TH JANUARY 2013122,590 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20115TH JANUARY 2012112,841 MI
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 20091ST JANUARY 2011101,496 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 2009101,494 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 20081ST JANUARY 201088,169 MI
FAILED2ND JANUARY 200876,259 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20081ST JANUARY 200976,259 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 200621ST DECEMBER 200758,858 MI
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 200521ST DECEMBER 200646,350 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ02DFY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

WJ02DFY MOT Comments

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WJ02DFY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 220,934 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,606 miles

WJ02DFY FAQs

This Bmw 530 with registration WJ02DFY was manufactured on Thursday 28th March 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 220,934 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,606 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 35 MOTs on record for this Bmw 530 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 14 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ02DFY has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 530 has had 111 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 29 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 530 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does WJ02DFY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 2nd September 2026 WJ02DFY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ02DFY Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 2nd September 2026 WJ02DFY does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ02DFY Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ02DFY will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ02DFY MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ02DFY will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026. Read more

When did WJ02DFY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ02DFY was on Friday 5th December 2025 at 11:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ02DFY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for WJ02DFY we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ02DFY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for WJ02DFY we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ02DFY?

WJ02DFY is registered as a 2002 Bmw 530. Read more

How many miles has WJ02DFY done?

The odometer reading for WJ02DFY at the last MOT in December 2025 was 220,934 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,606 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ02DFY?

The vehicle WJ02DFY was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th March 2002. Read more

What colour is WJ02DFY?

The official colour of WJ02DFY is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does WJ02DFY have?

WJ02DFY has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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