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BMW

520 · Silver

L261 TGF
MOTValid
MOT due22 Jan 2027
First reg1 Aug 1993
Mileage53,070 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

32 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 May 2026.

PASSED · 23 Jan 2026
Test date23 Jan 2026
Expiry22 Jan 2027
Test number719143584123
Mileage53,070 mi
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.
PASSED · 11 Feb 2025
Test date11 Feb 2025
Expiry26 Feb 2026
Test number273263299366
Mileage46,482 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2024
Test date16 Feb 2024
Expiry26 Feb 2025
Test number233827065374
Mileage36,540 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Feb 2023
Test date14 Feb 2023
Expiry26 Feb 2024
Test number723888695059
Mileage31,044 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Feb 2022
Test date15 Feb 2022
Expiry26 Feb 2023
Test number103444154004
Mileage22,638 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2021
Test date27 Feb 2021
Expiry26 Feb 2022
Test number633490401277
Mileage16,898 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry9 Oct 2016
Test number197996863590
Mileage15,997 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
PASSED · 7 Oct 2014
Test date7 Oct 2014
Expiry9 Oct 2015
Test number106730584295
Mileage14,544 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 6 Oct 2014
Test date6 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number347409474204
Mileage14,543 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry9 Oct 2014
Test number959763183276
Mileage13,246 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 4 Oct 2012
Test date4 Oct 2012
Expiry6 Oct 2013
Test number366088272208
Mileage11,745 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2011
Test date28 Sep 2011
Expiry6 Oct 2012
Test number177701971291
Mileage9,858 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2010
Test date7 Oct 2010
Expiry6 Oct 2011
Test number511240580279
Mileage8,365 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry4 Oct 2010
Test number274308979205
Mileage6,407 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2008
Test date17 Sep 2008
Expiry16 Sep 2009
Test number734871068213
Mileage4,424 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
User Enteredfront registration has small crack
PASSED · 12 Oct 2007
Test date12 Oct 2007
Expiry25 Oct 2008
Test number344375887409
Mileage2,530 mi
AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredrear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly
PASSED · 26 Oct 2006
Test date26 Oct 2006
Expiry25 Oct 2007
Test number961559596261
Mileage