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BMW

520 · Black

LX56 TUA
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Oct 2025
First reg30 Sep 2006
Mileage155,272 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 23 October 2025.

PASSED · 24 Oct 2024
Test date24 Oct 2024
Expiry30 Oct 2025
Test number587494697089
Mileage155,272 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry30 Oct 2024
Test number184723790977
Mileage147,453 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2022
Test date31 Oct 2022
Expiry30 Oct 2023
Test number193914727142
Mileage140,535 mi
FAILED · 29 Oct 2022
Test date29 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number671044568393
Mileage140,535 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number590537940772
Mileage140,478 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2021
Test date12 Oct 2021
Expiry15 Oct 2022
Test number637206565233
Mileage134,016 mi
FAILED · 12 Oct 2021
Test date12 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number785387670353
Mileage134,016 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2020
Test date16 Oct 2020
Expiry15 Oct 2021
Test number398199880621
Mileage126,884 mi
FAILED · 16 Oct 2020
Test date16 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number119168713946
Mileage126,884 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2020
Test date14 Sep 2020
Expiry13 Sep 2021
Test number420217285607
Mileage126,574 mi
FAILED · 14 Sep 2020
Test date14 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number999052208743
Mileage126,574 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 10 Sep 2020
Test date10 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number584614748704
Mileage126,566 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2019
Test date29 Aug 2019
Expiry28 Aug 2020
Test number497034745128
Mileage119,568 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2018
Test date17 Aug 2018
Expiry20 Aug 2019
Test number219513749056
Mileage113,995 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Aug 2018
Test date16 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number528089297017
Mileage113,989 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2017
Test date11 Aug 2017
Expiry20 Aug 2018
Test number801243640965
Mileage103,144 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2016
Test date19 Aug 2016
Expiry20 Aug 2017
Test number297083963896
Mileage93,952 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2015
Test date21 Aug 2015
Expiry20 Aug 2016
Test number735399022552
Mileage84,111 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2014
Test date3 Jul 2014
Expiry2 Jul 2015
Test number949644084194
Mileage76,431 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 23 May 2013
Test date23 May 2013
Expiry16 Jun 2014
Test number668403443167
Mileage65,565 mi
FAILED · 17 May 2013
Test date17 May 2013
Expiry
Test number275127833464
Mileage65,429 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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 · 29 May 2012
Test date29 May 2012
Expiry16 Jun 2013
Test number608720452165
Mileage57,215 mi
PASSED · 17 Jun 2011
Test date17 Jun 2011
Expiry16 Jun 2012
Test number745098561144
Mileage48,689 mi
User Enterednearside wiper not clearing screen.
User Enteredemissions not done,smoke reading could be read,
PASSED · 30 Sep 2010
Test date30 Sep 2010
Expiry30 Sep 2011
Test number704723570230
Mileage45,724 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2009
Test date28 Sep 2009
Expiry30 Sep 2010
Test number621561479263
Mileage32,525 mi