MOT Car Check

BMW

5 SERIES · Grey

BV56 YLL
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Apr 2026
First reg1 Sep 2006
Mileage188,938 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2025.

PASSED · 9 Apr 2025
Test date9 Apr 2025
Expiry24 Apr 2026
Test number223984887005
Mileage188,938 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2024
Test date25 Apr 2024
Expiry24 Apr 2025
Test number355417862627
Mileage177,352 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Apr 2024
Test date25 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number263229548391
Mileage177,352 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2024
Test date5 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number686285867806
Mileage177,225 mi
MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorObligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear interior mirror missing (3.3 (c))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2023
Test date28 Feb 2023
Expiry9 Mar 2024
Test number812867697206
Mileage156,077 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear roadwheel weld repair
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2022
Test date5 Mar 2022
Expiry9 Mar 2023
Test number436250594390
Mileage146,243 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2022
Test date5 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number589918474229
Mileage146,239 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2021
Test date10 Mar 2021
Expiry9 Mar 2022
Test number252051792368
Mileage138,264 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Feb 2021
Test date27 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number731770111716
Mileage138,261 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed drop link (2.1.3 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed drop link (2.1.3 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment marked (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2020
Test date5 Feb 2020
Expiry21 Feb 2021
Test number781000327620
Mileage129,774 mi
PASSED · 22 Feb 2019
Test date22 Feb 2019
Expiry21 Feb 2020
Test number863641303107
Mileage120,518 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2018
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry25 Jan 2019
Test number211110706227
Mileage111,868 mi
Advisoryunder-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.
Advisoryengine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 24 Jan 2018
Test date24 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number595844310308
Mileage111,860 mi
Advisoryunder-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.
Advisoryengine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 9 May 2017
Test date9 May 2017
Expiry8 May 2018
Test number917348654627
Mileage109,708 mi
Advisoryboth front to rear brake pipes across axle slightly corroded
Advisoryplastic under trays fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryslight play in offside front inner track rod
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry31 Mar 2017
Test number565565654975
Mileage88,576 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry31 Mar 2016
Test number977051095083
Mileage74,039 mi
PASSED · 18 Mar 2014
Test date18 Mar 2014
Expiry17 Mar 2015
Test number147227074079
Mileage56,328 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2013
Test date9 Sep 2013
Expiry17 Sep 2014
Test number419132953287
Mileage53,710 mi
PASSED · 18 Sep 2012
Test date18 Sep 2012
Expiry17 Sep 2013
Test number147142962233
Mileage49,803 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2011
Test date5 Sep 2011
Expiry16 Sep 2012
Test number129298341270
Mileage46,294 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2010
Test date17 Sep 2010
Expiry16 Sep 2011
Test number330810060405
Mileage38,680 mi
FAILED · 17 Sep 2010
Test date17 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number592490360231
Mileage38,680 mi
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2009
Test date17 Sep 2009
Expiry16 Sep 2010
Test number432390869220
Mileage29,285 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2009
Test date16 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number712069759237
Mileage29,285 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn on shoulders
User Enterednearside front tyre worn on shoulders