BMW

520 · Silver

R871 XBV

MOTExpired

MOT due31 Jul 2024

First reg31 Dec 1997

Mileage180,447 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 May 2026.

PASSED · 1 Aug 2023

Test date1 Aug 2023

Expiry31 Jul 2024

Test number750840967787

Mileage180,447 mi

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))

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 · 31 Oct 2018

Test date31 Oct 2018

Expiry30 Oct 2019

Test number666745146713

Mileage178,584 mi

FAILED · 25 Oct 2018

Test date25 Oct 2018

Expiry—

Test number486354796127

Mileage178,571 mi

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 7 Sep 2017

Test date7 Sep 2017

Expiry6 Sep 2018

Test number845415467271

Mileage175,958 mi

Advisoryfuel lines along floor coroded

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

PASSED · 30 Aug 2016

Test date30 Aug 2016

Expiry29 Aug 2017

Test number657717752579

Mileage172,534 mi

FAILED · 29 Jul 2016

Test date29 Jul 2016

Expiry—

Test number148215671913

Mileage172,514 mi

DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured ball joint area fractured (2.4.G.1)

FailNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

FailNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

PASSED · 1 Aug 2015

Test date1 Aug 2015

Expiry31 Jul 2016

Test number837953015289

Mileage168,038 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 26 Jul 2014

Test date26 Jul 2014

Expiry25 Jul 2015

Test number979627504298

Mileage162,709 mi

FAILED · 26 Jul 2014

Test date26 Jul 2014

Expiry—

Test number115757804297

Mileage162,709 mi

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 12 Jun 2013

Test date12 Jun 2013

Expiry11 Jun 2014

Test number557813463150

Mileage157,016 mi

PASSED · 28 Mar 2012

Test date28 Mar 2012

Expiry27 Mar 2013

Test number795838282088

Mileage154,155 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 18 Feb 2012

Test date18 Feb 2012

Expiry—

Test number457429542086

Mileage154,138 mi

FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 17 May 2010

Test date17 May 2010

Expiry16 May 2011

Test number904387730188

Mileage148,905 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

FAILED · 15 May 2010

Test date15 May 2010

Expiry—

Test number532085730184

Mileage148,905 mi

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

PASSED · 26 Mar 2009

Test date26 Mar 2009

Expiry25 Mar 2010

Test number850915289009

Mileage141,476 mi

AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

FAILED · 19 Mar 2009

Test date19 Mar 2009

Expiry—

Test number472058679048

Mileage141,317 mi

FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

FAILED · 21 Nov 2007

Test date21 Nov 2007

Expiry—

Test number354315027332

Mileage136,960 mi

PrsOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PrsOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PASSED · 21 Nov 2007

Test date21 Nov 2007

Expiry20 Dec 2008

Test number322175227355

Mileage136,960 mi

PASSED · 21 Dec 2006

Test date21 Dec 2006

Expiry20 Dec 2007

Test number341365356343

Mileage132,005 mi

FAILED · 21 Dec 2006

Test date21 Dec 2006

Expiry—

Test number574095656319

Mileage132,000 mi

FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

PASSED · 15 Dec 2005

Test date15 Dec 2005

Expiry14 Dec 2006

Test number284689145386

Mileage123,028 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)