BMW

520 · Black

MC53 DOU

MOTValid

MOT due14 Mar 2027

First reg16 Sep 2003

Mileage119,354 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 April 2026.

PASSED · 17 Feb 2026

Test date17 Feb 2026

Expiry14 Mar 2027

Test number383675992073

Mileage119,354 mi

MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 10 Mar 2025

Test date10 Mar 2025

Expiry14 Mar 2026

Test number742588512017

Mileage109,325 mi

Advisoryunder vehicle floor area has been stone chip treated

Advisoryengine has slight oil leak

FAILED · 10 Mar 2025

Test date10 Mar 2025

Expiry—

Test number619183057460

Mileage109,325 mi

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PrsNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advisoryunder vehicle floor area has been stone chip treated

Advisoryengine has slight oil leak

PASSED · 15 Mar 2024

Test date15 Mar 2024

Expiry14 Mar 2025

Test number770682171920

Mileage98,395 mi

Advisoryfuel lines slightly corroded

Advisoryall under vehicle has has been stone chip treated

PASSED · 25 Sep 2023

Test date25 Sep 2023

Expiry24 Sep 2024

Test number276860153172

Mileage96,073 mi

Advisoryundertray fitted

FAILED · 25 Sep 2023

Test date25 Sep 2023

Expiry—

Test number144478047647

Mileage96,073 mi

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))

Advisoryundertray fitted

FAILED · 24 Aug 2023

Test date24 Aug 2023

Expiry—

Test number355389073511

Mileage95,928 mi

MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring fouling on arch liner

MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 22 Aug 2022

Test date22 Aug 2022

Expiry21 Aug 2023

Test number871501786913

Mileage89,836 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking but no canvas visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

FAILED · 10 Aug 2022

Test date10 Aug 2022

Expiry—

Test number349427516616

Mileage89,834 mi

MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking but no canvas visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

PASSED · 12 Aug 2021

Test date12 Aug 2021

Expiry11 Aug 2022

Test number250825391290

Mileage88,014 mi

FAILED · 9 Aug 2021

Test date9 Aug 2021

Expiry—

Test number233706765463

Mileage88,014 mi

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 29 Oct 2019

Test date29 Oct 2019

Expiry28 Oct 2020

Test number669649495394

Mileage86,144 mi

FAILED · 19 Jun 2019

Test date19 Jun 2019

Expiry—

Test number166850594549

Mileage86,113 mi

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))

MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 1 Nov 2017

Test date1 Nov 2017

Expiry31 Oct 2018

Test number130135325867

Mileage81,626 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOil leak

Advisoryheat shield insecure

Advisoryfront brake dirt covers corroding

PASSED · 24 Oct 2015

Test date24 Oct 2015

Expiry23 Oct 2016

Test number565280079204

Mileage76,390 mi

AdvisoryOil Leak

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 14 Oct 2015

Test date14 Oct 2015

Expiry—

Test number246070915024

Mileage76,384 mi

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOil Leak

FailRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 11 Jul 2014

Test date11 Jul 2014

Expiry10 Jul 2015

Test number847532694185

Mileage71,634 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 24 Oct 2013

Test date24 Oct 2013

Expiry23 Oct 2014

Test number967327493246

Mileage64,847 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 21 Feb 2012

Test date21 Feb 2012

Expiry20 Feb 2013

Test number598312952019

Mileage53,848 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 20 Dec 2010

Test date20 Dec 2010

Expiry21 Dec 2011

Test number180154950322

Mileage49,192 mi

PASSED · 22 Dec 2009

Test date22 Dec 2009

Expiry21 Dec 2010

Test number281586359300

Mileage38,120 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PASSED · 20 Aug 2008

Test date20 Aug 2008

Expiry16 Sep 2009

Test number151113238201

Mileage29,279 mi

PASSED · 8 Sep 2007

Test date8 Sep 2007

Expiry16 Sep 2008

Test number794521757278

Mileage22,184 mi

PASSED · 29 Aug 2006

Test date29 Aug 2006

Expiry16 Sep 2007

Test number270821246275

Mileage15,028 mi