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BMW

520 · Blue

T305 LGT
MOTExpired
MOT due2 Jan 2026
First reg11 Jun 1999
Mileage196,327 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years

Fuel

Petrol

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As of 23 December 2025.

FAILED · 23 Dec 2025
Test date23 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number751034970103
Mileage196,327 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2024
Test date17 Dec 2024
Expiry2 Jan 2026
Test number549136701044
Mileage194,483 mi
FAILED · 17 Dec 2024
Test date17 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number959123360653
Mileage194,483 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry2 Jan 2025
Test number325585836739
Mileage190,152 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number601822086302
Mileage190,152 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 21 Dec 2022
Test date21 Dec 2022
Expiry2 Jan 2024
Test number348244972548
Mileage186,383 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 21 Dec 2022
Test date21 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number666711232972
Mileage186,381 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2021
Test date16 Dec 2021
Expiry2 Jan 2023
Test number163404069328
Mileage182,262 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2020
Test date17 Dec 2020
Expiry2 Jan 2022
Test number413917995514
Mileage179,730 mi
FAILED · 8 Dec 2020
Test date8 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number286056365430
Mileage179,647 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryTYRE SIZE:205/65/15
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2019
Test date13 Dec 2019
Expiry2 Jan 2021
Test number548811886791
Mileage177,140 mi
AdvisoryHEADLAMPS IN POOR CONDITION
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryHANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY MET,BUT MUST BE APPLIED FIRMLY
FAILED · 13 Dec 2019
Test date13 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number390763766801
Mileage177,140 mi
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryHEADLAMPS IN POOR CONDITION
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryHANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY MET,BUT MUST BE APPLIED FIRMLY
PASSED · 3 Jan 2019
Test date3 Jan 2019
Expiry2 Jan 2020
Test number720469127266
Mileage174,054 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 3 Jan 2019
Test date3 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number302913022185
Mileage174,054 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 14 Dec 2018
Test date14 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number774203776153
Mileage174,045 mi
MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2017
Test date16 Dec 2017
Expiry17 Dec 2018
Test number656629447959
Mileage170,149 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre in poor condition 1.9mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 16 Dec 2017
Test date16 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number656854181680
Mileage170,149 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre in poor condition 1.9mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry17 Dec 2017
Test number181169973829
Mileage165,915 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Dec 2015
Test date17 Dec 2015
Expiry17 Dec 2016
Test number179305355095
Mileage160,965 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 16 Dec 2015
Test date16 Dec 2015
Expiry
Test number876762395559
Mileage160,965 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 8 Dec 2014
Test date8 Dec 2014
Expiry17 Dec 2015
Test number286022544388
Mileage155,776 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredheadlamps in very poor condition
PASSED · 18 Dec 2013
Test date18 Dec 2013
Expiry17 Dec 2014
Test number628162453300
Mileage150,955 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredheadlamps in poor condition
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
FAILED · 18 Dec 2013
Test date18 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number709352653378
Mileage150,955 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredheadlamps in poor condition
User Enteredage cracking in offside front tyre
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
FAILED · 21 Nov 2013
Test date21 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number217745023313
Mileage150,749 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredheadlamps in poor condition
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User Enteredoffside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge(new tyre recommended)
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn low on outer edge and age cracking in outer tyre wall
PASSED · 15 Nov 2012
Test date15 Nov 2012
Expiry24 Nov 2013
Test number846200122346
Mileage145,693 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredhead lamp patterns defused
User Enteredborderline deterioration in nearside rear upper transverse suspension tie bar outer ball joint grease boot, may require attention before next MOT
User Enteredscrew in nearside rear tyre tread
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn very low on outer edge
User Enterednearside parking brake efficiency poor, recommend visit to workshop
PASSED · 25 Nov 2011
Test date25 Nov 2011
Expiry24 Nov 2012
Test number766129421343
Mileage142,093 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcondensation/deterioration in nearside head lamp unit
User Enteredoffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn low on outer edge
User Enterednearside parking brake recommend attention
FAILED · 21 Nov 2011
Test date21 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number997445821335
Mileage142,026 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcondensation/deterioration in nearside head lamp unit
User Enteredoffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn low on outer edge
User Enterednearside parking brake efficiency poor, recommend attention.
FAILED · 15 Nov 2010
Test date15 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number592589910341
Mileage135,258 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enterednearside headlamp in poor condition
PASSED · 15 Nov 2010
Test date15 Nov 2010
Expiry22 Nov 2011
Test number441649810391
Mileage135,258 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enterednearside headlamp in poor condition
PASSED · 23 Nov 2009
Test date23 Nov 2009
Expiry22 Nov 2010
Test number654887929336
Mileage126,567 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcondensation in nearside head lamp unit, pattern slightly defused.
FAILED · 19 Nov 2009
Test date19 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number511193429300
Mileage126,559 mi
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredcondensation in nearside head lamp unit, pattern slightly defused.
PASSED · 19 Nov 2008
Test date19 Nov 2008
Expiry18 Nov 2009
Test number241724928346
Mileage120,638 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2006
Test date24 Nov 2006
Expiry23 Nov 2007
Test number261798026300
Mileage114,316 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyres on limit
User Enteredrear anti roll bar links have slight play
FAILED · 1 Nov 2006
Test date1 Nov 2006
Expiry
Test number603635006337
Mileage113,756 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredrear tyres on limit
User Enteredrear anti roll bar blinks have play in