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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration AF09TVK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 216,060 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 216,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 208,479 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 193,607 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number 9 (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 193,607 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number 9 (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,024 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 169,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,316 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,605 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,388 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,670 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,976 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,379 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,378 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ( Rear differential )
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,962 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,983 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,797 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,965 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,965 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AF09TVK was registered on 2009-03-04
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