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BMW

520I SE AUTO · Blue

R78V JC
BMW R78V JC
MOTExpired
MOT due20 Nov 2024
First reg1 Jun 1998
Mileage189,401 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 July 2026.

PASSED · 21 Nov 2023
Test date21 Nov 2023
Expiry20 Nov 2024
Test number662723961909
Mileage189,401 mi
Advisoryns inner sill to floor
Advisoryos sill to floor
PASSED · 22 Oct 2022
Test date22 Oct 2022
Expiry3 Nov 2023
Test number261085301503
Mileage185,545 mi
AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OFF EDGES
PASSED · 22 Oct 2021
Test date22 Oct 2021
Expiry3 Nov 2022
Test number473670900905
Mileage178,270 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wiper linkage worn
Advisoryfuel pipe corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear diff slight leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2020
Test date4 Nov 2020
Expiry3 Nov 2021
Test number137943974346
Mileage174,485 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number696266607831
Mileage174,483 mi
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))
MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 May 2019
Test date7 May 2019
Expiry27 Oct 2020
Test number544720982054
Mileage169,488 mi
PASSED · 4 May 2018
Test date4 May 2018
Expiry28 May 2019
Test number436113647467
Mileage165,507 mi
FAILED · 1 May 2018
Test date1 May 2018
Expiry
Test number922324512103
Mileage165,506 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 3 May 2017
Test date3 May 2017
Expiry28 May 2018
Test number337198473814
Mileage162,863 mi
PASSED · 6 May 2016
Test date6 May 2016
Expiry28 May 2017
Test number477000465250
Mileage159,547 mi
FAILED · 3 May 2016
Test date3 May 2016
Expiry
Test number284871684473
Mileage159,547 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 May 2015
Test date1 May 2015
Expiry28 May 2016
Test number886731025161
Mileage155,666 mi
FAILED · 30 Apr 2015
Test date30 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number358190925112
Mileage155,660 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 May 2014
Test date6 May 2014
Expiry28 May 2015
Test number189026124180
Mileage151,561 mi
FAILED · 3 May 2014
Test date3 May 2014
Expiry
Test number586243924104
Mileage151,560 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 28 May 2013
Test date28 May 2013
Expiry28 May 2014
Test number946958543191
Mileage146,943 mi
FAILED · 7 May 2013
Test date7 May 2013
Expiry
Test number449337023144
Mileage146,985 mi
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 8 May 2012
Test date8 May 2012
Expiry
Test number745669822122
Mileage143,758 mi
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 8 May 2012
Test date8 May 2012
Expiry28 May 2013
Test number946199122193
Mileage143,758 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2011
Test date5 May 2011
Expiry28 May 2012
Test number638045921116
Mileage138,901 mi
PASSED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry28 May 2011
Test number820660830104
Mileage137,053 mi
FAILED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry
Test number744360830180
Mileage137,053 mi
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 12 May 2009
Test date12 May 2009
Expiry28 May 2010
Test number281362939182
Mileage134,462 mi
FAILED · 8 May 2009
Test date8 May 2009
Expiry
Test number771318829185
Mileage134,605 mi
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredrear heatshield insecure
PASSED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry28 May 2009
Test number681450048194
Mileage130,923 mi
FAILED · 2 May 2008
Test date2 May 2008
Expiry
Test number312753428160
Mileage130,742 mi
Failrear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 2 May 2007
Test date2 May 2007
Expiry28 May 2008
Test number181862227128
Mileage125,566 mi
FAILED · 1 May 2007
Test date1 May 2007
Expiry
Test number484091027133
Mileage125,566 mi
Failrear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 22 May 2006
Test date22 May 2006
Expiry28 May 2007
Test number242532646402
Mileage114,101 mi