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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration AP06MSO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 272,885 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 259,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 255,056 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 251,355 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 237,114 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 215,671 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'Both' (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 'Both' (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 215,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,277 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre nail in tread
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,504 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019 16 Jun 202619 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,520 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle has covers fitted front to rear on under sides making inspection impossible
19 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 161,520 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle has covers fitted front to rear on under sides making inspection impossible
18 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,527 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,737 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,796 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 16 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,556 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013 16 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,400 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 16 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,979 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011 16 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,816 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 16 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,230 MI
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AP06MSO was registered on 2006-07-14
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