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BMW

518 · Red

D541 GHT
MOTValid
MOT due10 Aug 2026
First reg2 Feb 1987
Mileage137,848 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

39 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 November 2025.

PASSED · 11 Aug 2025
Test date11 Aug 2025
Expiry10 Aug 2026
Test number777242335745
Mileage137,848 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 11 Aug 2025
Test date11 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number428948156793
Mileage137,848 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 1 Aug 2024
Test date1 Aug 2024
Expiry31 Jul 2025
Test number804912211916
Mileage137,838 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Aug 2024
Test date1 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number974537957765
Mileage137,838 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2022
Test date2 Sep 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number773675892440
Mileage136,757 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Aug 2022
Test date19 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number947085305205
Mileage136,757 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2021
Test date19 Aug 2021
Expiry18 Aug 2022
Test number836405310468
Mileage133,744 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryall tyres wearing on inner edges
FAILED · 14 Aug 2021
Test date14 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number775476653363
Mileage133,744 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar link D bush mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryall tyres wearing on inner edges
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2016
Test date2 Sep 2016
Expiry1 Sep 2017
Test number686120786668
Mileage132,325 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
FAILED · 30 Aug 2016
Test date30 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number216339755746
Mileage132,322 mi
FailSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
PASSED · 2 Sep 2015
Test date2 Sep 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number827605626509
Mileage127,688 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisoryfront number plate deteriorated
Advisoryrear exhaust clamp slightly loose
Advisoryn/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
FAILED · 22 Aug 2015
Test date22 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number380751901891
Mileage127,686 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisoryfront number plate deteriorated
Advisoryrear exhaust clamp slightly loose
Advisoryn/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
PASSED · 21 Aug 2013
Test date21 Aug 2013
Expiry20 Aug 2014
Test number406413333292
Mileage127,550 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Aug 2012
Test date21 Aug 2012
Expiry20 Aug 2013
Test number966974332298
Mileage127,245 mi
FAILED · 21 Aug 2012
Test date21 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number807804232299
Mileage127,245 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2011
Test date28 Jul 2011
Expiry27 Jul 2012
Test number105669301281
Mileage126,906 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2010
Test date21 Apr 2010
Expiry20 Apr 2011
Test number160181210169
Mileage126,609 mi
User Enteredslight play in steering joints
FAILED · 15 Apr 2010
Test date15 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number851625200106
Mileage126,588 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredn/s frt lower wing holed
User Enteredslight play in steering joints
PASSED · 10 Sep 2008
Test date10 Sep 2008
Expiry9 Sep 2009
Test number174834658213
Mileage126,129 mi
AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Enteredslight corrion on offside front wing
FAILED · 2 Sep 2008
Test date2 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number413186348206
Mileage126,106 mi
FailNearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
FailRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Enteredslight corrion on offside front wing
PASSED · 4 Apr 2007
Test date4 Apr 2007
Expiry3 Apr 2008
Test number460224797090
Mileage125,575 mi
User Enteredhas slight play in steering box when jacked up
User Enteredo/s/f inner wing in engine bay starting to corrode