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BMW

520I SE AUTO · Black

FH53 ZWX
BMW FH53 ZWX
MOTExpired
MOT due2 Nov 2022
First reg1 Jan 2004
Mileage140,733 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due1 Jun 2022

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 July 2026.

PASSED · 3 Nov 2021
Test date3 Nov 2021
Expiry2 Nov 2022
Test number545229574885
Mileage140,733 mi
FAILED · 28 Oct 2021
Test date28 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number427183529960
Mileage146,132 mi
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2020
Test date16 Oct 2020
Expiry15 Oct 2021
Test number775005800165
Mileage130,044 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Oct 2020
Test date3 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number704647347228
Mileage129,779 mi
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to bub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calipers both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2019
Test date16 Mar 2019
Expiry3 Oct 2020
Test number630718400841
Mileage114,356 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))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2019
Test date16 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number771726620143
Mileage114,356 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number182627104605
Mileage114,127 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryEngine oil leak
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 14 Apr 2017
Test date14 Apr 2017
Expiry15 Apr 2018
Test number952294658693
Mileage96,495 mi
PASSED · 16 Apr 2016
Test date16 Apr 2016
Expiry15 Apr 2017
Test number325421373310
Mileage78,838 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 16 Apr 2016
Test date16 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number808706737846
Mileage78,838 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2015
Test date2 Apr 2015
Expiry1 Apr 2016
Test number949592395027
Mileage72,690 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 2 Apr 2015
Test date2 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number287412195065
Mileage72,688 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 26 Mar 2015
Test date26 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number808295185064
Mileage72,646 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
FailOffside 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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredOil leak
DangerousBoth Rear drive shafts leaking Grease from CV Joint( not CV Boot)
PASSED · 14 Jan 2014
Test date14 Jan 2014
Expiry21 Jan 2015
Test number965474714021
Mileage63,956 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 14 Jan 2013
Test date14 Jan 2013
Expiry21 Jan 2014
Test number786314613047
Mileage55,746 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 11 Jan 2013
Test date11 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number868551313097
Mileage55,745 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2012
Test date7 Jan 2012
Expiry21 Jan 2013
Test number656007502052
Mileage50,677 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredheadlamp washers inop will become a requirement from may 2012
PASSED · 7 Jan 2011
Test date7 Jan 2011
Expiry21 Jan 2012
Test number599857001055
Mileage46,914 mi
PASSED · 15 Jan 2010
Test date15 Jan 2010
Expiry21 Jan 2011
Test number322975810065
Mileage42,828 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Jan 2009
Test date2 Jan 2009
Expiry21 Jan 2010
Test number600172609090
Mileage38,466 mi
PASSED · 17 Jan 2008
Test date17 Jan 2008
Expiry21 Jan 2009
Test number343937718021
Mileage33,183 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 Jan 2007
Test date6 Jan 2007
Expiry21 Jan 2008
Test number580626007013
Mileage24,816 mi