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2005 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration AV55MHZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 26 Jan 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,050 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 179,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 167,058 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- slight play in offside track rod end
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
20 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 167,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- slight play in offside track rod end
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,167 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 15 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 166,167 MI
15 Jun 20264 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 158,160 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 15 Jun 20264 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 158,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 148,674 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014 15 Jun 20268 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 133,574 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 15 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 133,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,648 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 15 Jun 20261 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 118,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 102,971 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 102,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,679 MI
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AV55MHZ was registered on 2005-09-29
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