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G504 VRX
BMW G504 VRX
MOTValid
MOT due1 Aug 2026
First reg1 Aug 1989
Mileage159,189 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

36 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

PASSED · 2 Aug 2025
Test date2 Aug 2025
Expiry1 Aug 2026
Test number266101022545
Mileage159,189 mi
PASSED · 4 Nov 2023
Test date4 Nov 2023
Expiry3 Nov 2024
Test number352463967928
Mileage159,136 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 · 22 Apr 2022
Test date22 Apr 2022
Expiry21 Apr 2023
Test number814137242367
Mileage158,487 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2021
Test date6 Mar 2021
Expiry5 Mar 2022
Test number534036702626
Mileage158,487 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2020
Test date1 Feb 2020
Expiry31 Jan 2021
Test number754565710620
Mileage158,470 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2018
Test date3 Oct 2018
Expiry2 Oct 2019
Test number854595564142
Mileage158,160 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Sep 2018
Test date20 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number468986583702
Mileage158,160 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Mar 2017
Test date23 Mar 2017
Expiry22 Mar 2018
Test number106569684737
Mileage157,824 mi
AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisoryboth rear tyres trend cracking
DangerousNearside Front tyre trend cracking badly
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wing lower corroded
FAILED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number224588084388
Mileage157,824 mi
Advisoryboth wiper blades split on ends
AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisoryboth rear tyres trend cracking
DangerousNearside Front tyre trend cracking badly
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wing lower corroded
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 8 Mar 2016
Test date8 Mar 2016
Expiry8 Mar 2017
Test number849329732492
Mileage156,283 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 7 Mar 2016
Test date7 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number443392145085
Mileage156,282 mi
FailWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Mar 2015
Test date9 Mar 2015
Expiry8 Mar 2016
Test number275348665051
Mileage155,093 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Mar 2014
Test date5 Mar 2014
Expiry4 Mar 2015
Test number625974864038
Mileage153,623 mi
FAILED · 26 Feb 2014
Test date26 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number989757954012
Mileage153,615 mi
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2013
Test date11 Feb 2013
Expiry12 Feb 2014
Test number949152043058
Mileage151,875 mi
User Enteredo/s/f tyrewall is cracking
User Enteredattention to o/s parking brake
FAILED · 11 Feb 2013
Test date11 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number149282843494
Mileage151,875 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Enteredo/s/f tyrewall is cracking
User Enteredattention to o/s parking brake
PASSED · 6 Feb 2012
Test date6 Feb 2012
Expiry12 Feb 2013
Test number386117432078
Mileage151,168 mi
User Enteredo/s/f tyrewall is cracking
FAILED · 6 Feb 2012
Test date6 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number195197632045
Mileage151,168 mi
PrsOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Enteredo/s/f tyrewall is cracking
PASSED · 8 Feb 2011
Test date8 Feb 2011
Expiry12 Feb 2012
Test number735189331046
Mileage148,553 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Entered0/s/f tyrewall is cracking
User Enteredrear brake discs are worn
FAILED · 8 Feb 2011
Test date8 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number958979631056
Mileage148,553 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered0/s/f tyrewall is cracking
User Enteredrear brake discs are worn
PASSED · 20 Jan 2010
Test date20 Jan 2010
Expiry12 Feb 2011
Test number923310720030
Mileage146,295 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 18 Jan 2010
Test date18 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number120548410025
Mileage146,295 mi
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2009
Test date13 Feb 2009
Expiry12 Feb 2010
Test number310064349095
Mileage143,912 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2009
Test date6 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number914007739075
Mileage143,702 mi
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2008
Test date11 Feb 2008
Expiry11 Feb 2009
Test number154242748029
Mileage142,897 mi
User Enteredn/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls cracking
FAILED · 11 Feb 2008
Test date11 Feb 2008
Expiry
Test number601482848058
Mileage142,897 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
User Enteredn/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls cracking
PASSED · 12 Feb 2007
Test date12 Feb 2007
Expiry11 Feb 2008
Test number602523847032
Mileage142,065 mi
FAILED · 12 Feb 2007
Test date12 Feb 2007
Expiry
Test number750533647015
Mileage142,065 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2006
Test date11 Feb 2006
Expiry10 Feb 2007
Test number100162246006
Mileage130,953 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 10 Feb 2006
Test date10 Feb 2006
Expiry
Test number343561046053
Mileage130,953 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)