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BMW

520 · Blue

GF55 VRZ
MOTValid
MOT due7 Oct 2026
First reg3 Dec 2005
Mileage244,562 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 March 2026.

PASSED · 8 Oct 2025
Test date8 Oct 2025
Expiry7 Oct 2026
Test number643559565354
Mileage244,562 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2025
Test date7 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number121955905481
Mileage244,556 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2024
Test date4 Oct 2024
Expiry3 Oct 2025
Test number787889655762
Mileage242,544 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
FAILED · 4 Oct 2024
Test date4 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number385646657383
Mileage242,544 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
PrsNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2024
Test date10 May 2024
Expiry—
Test number791970566279
Mileage242,535 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2023
Test date25 Apr 2023
Expiry24 Apr 2024
Test number122000392384
Mileage232,245 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Rear differential noisy
FAILED · 24 Apr 2023
Test date24 Apr 2023
Expiry—
Test number769296939419
Mileage232,245 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Rear differential noisy
PASSED · 24 Jan 2022
Test date24 Jan 2022
Expiry23 Jan 2023
Test number629902648561
Mileage213,711 mi
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryoffside rear caliper retaining spring missing
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Jan 2022
Test date18 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number857790026518
Mileage213,359 mi
MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryoffside rear caliper retaining spring missing
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jan 2021
Test date11 Jan 2021
Expiry10 Jan 2022
Test number634504625043
Mileage198,419 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Jan 2021
Test date8 Jan 2021
Expiry—
Test number327838624650
Mileage198,407 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 9 Jan 2020
Test date9 Jan 2020
Expiry8 Jan 2021
Test number913956776375
Mileage194,409 mi
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))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jan 2020
Test date4 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number797245934473
Mileage194,400 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Dec 2018
Test date19 Dec 2018
Expiry1 Jan 2020
Test number362525289626
Mileage191,476 mi
PASSED · 2 Jan 2018
Test date2 Jan 2018
Expiry1 Jan 2019
Test number530669391190
Mileage174,772 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose badly corroded-but passed test on brake pressure plate
AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose corroded-but passed test on brake pressure plate
AdvisoryStone chip in front windscreen zone "A" inside permitted sizing guidelines of 10mm diameter
AdvisoryStone chip (x2) in front windscreen zone "B" inside permitted sizing guidelines of 40mm diameter
AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass starting to delaminate.
FAILED · 22 Dec 2017
Test date22 Dec 2017
Expiry—
Test number356637630814
Mileage174,694 mi
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear axle & to offside flexible brake hose.(2 places) (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to nearside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose badly corroded-but passed test on brake pressure plate
AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose corroded-but passed test on brake pressure plate
AdvisoryStone chip in front windscreen zone "A" inside permitted sizing guidelines of 10mm diameter
AdvisoryStone chip (x2) in front windscreen zone "B" inside permitted sizing guidelines of 40mm diameter
AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass starting to delaminate.
PASSED · 23 Dec 2016
Test date23 Dec 2016
Expiry22 Dec 2017
Test number346438817237
Mileage155,687 mi
PASSED · 17 Dec 2015
Test date17 Dec 2015
Expiry20 Dec 2016
Test number279123047621
Mileage151,171 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2014
Test date5 Dec 2014
Expiry20 Dec 2015
Test number435929034427
Mileage145,120 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2014
Test date18 Nov 2014
Expiry—
Test number799912324389
Mileage145,032 mi
DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2013
Test date10 Dec 2013
Expiry20 Dec 2014
Test number219294843332
Mileage133,945 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2012
Test date21 Dec 2012
Expiry20 Dec 2013
Test number459186252453
Mileage122,377 mi
PASSED · 15 Dec 2011
Test date15 Dec 2011
Expiry20 Dec 2012
Test number459529541424
Mileage110,778 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2010
Test date21 Dec 2010
Expiry20 Dec 2011
Test number552355950315
Mileage100,823 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 Nov 2009
Test date27 Nov 2009
Expiry3 Dec 2010
Test number443391439422
Mileage88,391 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2008
Test date4 Dec 2008
Expiry3 Dec 2009
Test number460329838351
Mileage76,196 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)