MOT Car Check

BMW

520D SE AUTO · Green

159B TP
BMW 159B TP
MOTValid
MOT due31 Aug 2026
First reg1 Mar 2013
Mileage132,842 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Mar 2026

Vehicle age

13 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 17 December 2025.

PASSED · 1 Sep 2025
Test date1 Sep 2025
Expiry31 Aug 2026
Test number943004377746
Mileage132,842 mi
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe bushes both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2024
Test date29 Aug 2024
Expiry29 Aug 2025
Test number827843801768
Mileage121,083 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By rear sub frame bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2023
Test date21 Aug 2023
Expiry29 Aug 2024
Test number357683686561
Mileage105,238 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2022
Test date30 Aug 2022
Expiry29 Aug 2023
Test number338774646459
Mileage96,118 mi
PASSED · 2 Mar 2022
Test date2 Mar 2022
Expiry12 Mar 2023
Test number230321930557
Mileage93,652 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 2 Mar 2022
Test date2 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number615218280764
Mileage93,652 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 2 Mar 2021
Test date2 Mar 2021
Expiry12 Mar 2022
Test number601990286247
Mileage82,204 mi
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both NS wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating raised (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 2 Mar 2021
Test date2 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number100925132414
Mileage82,204 mi
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both NS wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating raised (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 3 Mar 2020
Test date3 Mar 2020
Expiry12 Mar 2021
Test number218656266194
Mileage75,639 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2019
Test date27 Feb 2019
Expiry12 Mar 2020
Test number810117815800
Mileage65,995 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryboth rear bump stops split
FAILED · 25 Feb 2019
Test date25 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number185935719215
Mileage65,995 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisoryboth rear bump stops split
PASSED · 12 Mar 2018
Test date12 Mar 2018
Expiry12 Mar 2019
Test number648691985134
Mileage58,425 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2017
Test date24 Feb 2017
Expiry12 Mar 2018
Test number992765463515
Mileage47,841 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisoryunder trays fitted covering components
Advisoryengine covers fitted covering components
PASSED · 11 Mar 2016
Test date11 Mar 2016
Expiry12 Mar 2017
Test number982220490435
Mileage39,590 mi
FAILED · 11 Mar 2016
Test date11 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number863725476093
Mileage39,590 mi
FailNearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)