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BMW

520 · Silver

NL56 DSV
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Nov 2025
First reg29 Sep 2006
Mileage201,433 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 25 February 2026.

PASSED · 19 Nov 2024
Test date19 Nov 2024
Expiry18 Nov 2025
Test number856368263320
Mileage201,433 mi
PASSED · 9 Nov 2023
Test date9 Nov 2023
Expiry15 Nov 2024
Test number335628460085
Mileage199,850 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2022
Test date16 Nov 2022
Expiry15 Nov 2023
Test number804568880584
Mileage198,221 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2021
Test date8 Nov 2021
Expiry7 Nov 2022
Test number552528161043
Mileage193,998 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 4 Nov 2021
Test date4 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number410383742022
Mileage193,987 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2020
Test date24 Oct 2020
Expiry26 Oct 2021
Test number355426018802
Mileage187,322 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2019
Test date24 Oct 2019
Expiry26 Oct 2020
Test number403918510243
Mileage178,527 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2018
Test date27 Oct 2018
Expiry26 Oct 2019
Test number225192712342
Mileage166,752 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Oct 2018
Test date22 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number702639276242
Mileage166,730 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2017
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry21 Oct 2018
Test number778877848963
Mileage155,388 mi
AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2016
Test date15 Oct 2016
Expiry21 Oct 2017
Test number768884957228
Mileage146,275 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry21 Oct 2016
Test number835168278385
Mileage141,374 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 5 Oct 2015
Test date5 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number640792638047
Mileage141,374 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2014
Test date22 Oct 2014
Expiry21 Oct 2015
Test number339725694484
Mileage130,570 mi
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 22 Oct 2014
Test date22 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number718365094254
Mileage130,570 mi
FailFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 9 Oct 2013
Test date9 Oct 2013
Expiry19 Oct 2014
Test number309492783401
Mileage113,244 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
FAILED · 9 Oct 2013
Test date9 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number606672183227
Mileage113,240 mi
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)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 · 17 Oct 2012
Test date17 Oct 2012
Expiry19 Oct 2013
Test number549451192284
Mileage97,543 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry19 Oct 2012
Test number549972791287
Mileage87,138 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2010
Test date20 Oct 2010
Expiry19 Oct 2011
Test number314233790466
Mileage77,162 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2010
Test date15 Oct 2010
Expiry14 Oct 2011
Test number534148180297
Mileage77,037 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 14 Oct 2010
Test date14 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number981197080265
Mileage77,037 mi
DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2009
Test date28 Sep 2009
Expiry29 Sep 2010
Test number902021579214
Mileage61,734 mi
FAILED · 28 Sep 2009
Test date28 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number900171479204
Mileage61,733 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)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)