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BMW

5 SERIES · White

D497 ABL
MOTExpired
MOT due2 Jul 2022
First reg2 Jun 1987
Mileage193,203 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

39 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 March 2026.

PASSED · 3 Jul 2021
Test date3 Jul 2021
Expiry2 Jul 2022
Test number322790860016
Mileage193,203 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 2 Jul 2020
Test date2 Jul 2020
Expiry1 Jul 2021
Test number570552148944
Mileage193,203 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryInner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry5 Jun 2019
Test number255847294435
Mileage193,222 mi
FAILED · 24 May 2018
Test date24 May 2018
Expiry
Test number254787961999
Mileage193,203 mi
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Jun 2016
Test date24 Jun 2016
Expiry23 Jun 2017
Test number393083226367
Mileage191,101 mi
Advisorygeneral oil leaks
PASSED · 24 Feb 2015
Test date24 Feb 2015
Expiry23 Feb 2016
Test number405615055074
Mileage18,945 mi
PASSED · 15 Sep 2011
Test date15 Sep 2011
Expiry14 Sep 2012
Test number188998151204
Mileage186,800 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2010
Test date5 May 2010
Expiry4 May 2011
Test number220285120459
Mileage183,048 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Enterednearside rear floor area holed and corroded.
User Enteredoffside rear pad sensor disconected
User Enterednearside washer weak
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
User EnteredSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
User Enteredrear fuel lines corroding.
FAILED · 18 Mar 2010
Test date18 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number294857370034
Mileage183,048 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
FailFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FailRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Enterednearside rear floor area holed and corroded.
User Enteredoffside rear pad sensor wire disconnected.
User Enterednearside washer weak
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
User EnteredSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
User Enteredrear fuel lines corroding
PASSED · 19 Mar 2009
Test date19 Mar 2009
Expiry18 Mar 2010
Test number114608479099
Mileage182,099 mi
FAILED · 7 Mar 2009
Test date7 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number633676769038
Mileage182,099 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FailNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FailOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
PASSED · 28 Jan 2008
Test date28 Jan 2008
Expiry27 Jan 2009
Test number413358728072
Mileage181,617 mi
PASSED · 16 Oct 2006
Test date16 Oct 2006
Expiry15 Oct 2007
Test number330149386258
Mileage164,393 mi
FAILED · 14 Oct 2006
Test date14 Oct 2006
Expiry
Test number312687186420
Mileage164,393 mi
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)