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BMW

520 · Silver

J17B UF
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Dec 2025
First reg29 Jun 2007
Mileage171,000 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 November 2025.

PASSED · 6 Dec 2024
Test date6 Dec 2024
Expiry16 Dec 2025
Test number969892353846
Mileage171,000 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 14 Dec 2023
Test date14 Dec 2023
Expiry16 Dec 2024
Test number726874979083
Mileage162,993 mi
AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Dec 2023
Test date13 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number195356299050
Mileage162,993 mi
AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2022
Test date2 Dec 2022
Expiry16 Dec 2023
Test number454852495761
Mileage147,925 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2021
Test date17 Dec 2021
Expiry16 Dec 2022
Test number565206513320
Mileage141,834 mi
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 7 Dec 2021
Test date7 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number817838692237
Mileage141,832 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 8 Dec 2020
Test date8 Dec 2020
Expiry7 Dec 2021
Test number338573773376
Mileage134,094 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust flexi slightly deterioated
Advisoryoffside front upper sidelight weak
Advisoryboth rear brake flexi hoses slightly deterioated
FAILED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number987468845160
Mileage134,094 mi
MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust flexi slightly deterioated
Advisoryoffside front upper sidelight weak
Advisoryboth rear brake flexi hoses slightly deterioated
PASSED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry29 Oct 2020
Test number140271560772
Mileage125,557 mi
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Apr 2018
Test date23 Apr 2018
Expiry29 Apr 2019
Test number524046378162
Mileage116,737 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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 28 Apr 2017
Test date28 Apr 2017
Expiry29 Apr 2018
Test number751506749712
Mileage105,916 mi
FAILED · 28 Apr 2017
Test date28 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number600690319765
Mileage105,916 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 Apr 2016
Test date25 Apr 2016
Expiry29 Apr 2017
Test number191628929155
Mileage97,512 mi
FAILED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number641585772869
Mileage97,354 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2015
Test date30 Apr 2015
Expiry29 Apr 2016
Test number825020325115
Mileage86,654 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 15 Apr 2014
Test date15 Apr 2014
Expiry26 Apr 2015
Test number486195004124
Mileage37,896 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2013
Test date21 May 2013
Expiry20 May 2014
Test number269331943453
Mileage64,215 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2013
Test date22 Apr 2013
Expiry26 Apr 2014
Test number656612413185
Mileage63,571 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredchips in windscreen
User Enteredplastic sills
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredfront tyres wearing on outside edges also showing small splits in tread but no cords showing
User Enteredrear tyres wearing uneven and low on tread
FAILED · 18 Apr 2012
Test date18 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number826729502148
Mileage54,012 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredtrigger point not met
PASSED · 18 Apr 2012
Test date18 Apr 2012
Expiry26 Apr 2013
Test number697719702189
Mileage54,012 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredtrigger point not met
PASSED · 27 Apr 2011
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry26 Apr 2012
Test number968027611163
Mileage43,863 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2010
Test date3 Sep 2010
Expiry2 Sep 2011
Test number724526340232
Mileage37,807 mi
FAILED · 3 Sep 2010
Test date3 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number691476040201
Mileage37,793 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)