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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration AF09XGD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 186,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector seals leaking (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 183,433 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 183,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
24 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,020 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025 14 Jun 202625 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 179,113 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
19 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,799 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023 14 Jun 202619 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,799 MI
14 Jun 202615 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,287 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021 14 Jun 202618 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,433 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,431 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,887 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2019 14 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,152 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018 14 Jun 202616 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,494 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,000 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 14 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,789 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016 14 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,245 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 14 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,920 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,909 MI
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AF09XGD was registered on 2009-03-13
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