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BMW

520D SE AUTO · Grey

EK56 YCC
BMW EK56 YCC
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Aug 2025
First reg1 Nov 2006
Mileage185,363 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due5 Aug 2024

Vehicle age

19 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 24 November 2025.

PASSED · 15 Aug 2024
Test date15 Aug 2024
Expiry14 Aug 2025
Test number461659214529
Mileage185,363 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Outer Nearside and offside, Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has seepage of grease but does not appear to be split or insecure
FAILED · 14 Aug 2024
Test date14 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number282124431588
Mileage185,363 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Outer Nearside and offside, Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has seepage of grease but does not appear to be split or insecure
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2023
Test date25 Mar 2023
Expiry24 Mar 2024
Test number493164733248
Mileage175,845 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2023
Test date25 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number739232175423
Mileage175,845 mi
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside misted over on lamps (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry22 Mar 2023
Test number201461044646
Mileage172,224 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryauxiliary drive belt system about to fail recommend repair asap
PASSED · 23 Mar 2021
Test date23 Mar 2021
Expiry22 Mar 2022
Test number999703016172
Mileage167,829 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
Advisorynoise from aux belt area recommend investigation soon
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d-bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 22 Mar 2021
Test date22 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number178566181739
Mileage167,829 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
Advisorynoise from aux belt area recommend investigation soon
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d-bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2020
Test date13 Mar 2020
Expiry14 Mar 2021
Test number702142589020
Mileage162,345 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside pipe (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 13 Mar 2020
Test date13 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number969654601590
Mileage162,345 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside pipe (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2019
Test date15 Mar 2019
Expiry14 Mar 2020
Test number160242276516
Mileage157,480 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisoryunder body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
FAILED · 15 Mar 2019
Test date15 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number223394371303
Mileage157,480 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor damaged (warning light on)
Advisoryunder body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
PASSED · 1 Mar 2018
Test date1 Mar 2018
Expiry28 Feb 2019
Test number853886508942
Mileage151,884 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 28 Feb 2018
Test date28 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number805220663969
Mileage151,884 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 3 Feb 2018
Test date3 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number361334108744
Mileage151,796 mi
FailTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 17 Jan 2017
Test date17 Jan 2017
Expiry5 Feb 2018
Test number785964927236
Mileage143,827 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
FAILED · 14 Jan 2017
Test date14 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number258570110476
Mileage143,793 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2016
Test date6 Feb 2016
Expiry5 Feb 2017
Test number505248147059
Mileage138,051 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint worn.
FAILED · 29 Jan 2016
Test date29 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number104823158369
Mileage138,001 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
FailTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)
FailFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Failbrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces of front discs worn very thin (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint worn.
PASSED · 3 Feb 2015
Test date3 Feb 2015
Expiry2 Feb 2016
Test number148434635088
Mileage132,390 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 23 Jan 2015
Test date23 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number536053225061
Mileage132,367 mi
DangerousTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 2 Jan 2014
Test date2 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number718762404069
Mileage124,062 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 2 Jan 2014
Test date2 Jan 2014
Expiry1 Jan 2015
Test number855642504014
Mileage124,062 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2012
Test date17 Nov 2012
Expiry16 Nov 2013
Test number689462322361
Mileage113,466 mi
FAILED · 9 Nov 2012
Test date9 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number138754512332
Mileage113,466 mi
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
User EnteredEmissions not detectable.
User EnteredFront brake discs worn.
User EnteredRear tyres wearing low on edges.
User EnteredTyre size different front to rear.
PASSED · 30 Dec 2011
Test date30 Dec 2011
Expiry29 Dec 2012
Test number147504861327
Mileage104,535 mi
User EnteredEmissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.
User EnteredBoth rear tyres almost on legal limit,recommend replacing as soon as possible.
User EnteredNearside rear tyre almost worn to ply on inner edge,recommend replacing as soon as possible.
PASSED · 20 Nov 2010
Test date20 Nov 2010
Expiry19 Nov 2011
Test number404824220435
Mileage94,661 mi
User EnteredNearside rear tyre tread wearing low.
User EnteredEmissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.
PASSED · 4 Nov 2009
Test date4 Nov 2009
Expiry3 Nov 2010
Test number152708909304
Mileage8,567 mi
FAILED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number330047009370
Mileage85,666 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)