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2003 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration AX52BJF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,072 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,993 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 140,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,303 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake backing plates corroded
7 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake backing plates corroded
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,303 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front D bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,607 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 14 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,094 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 14 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,885 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 14 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,547 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 14 Jun 20265 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,859 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012 14 Jun 20264 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,790 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
4 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,790 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,182 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009Advisory 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 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,061 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2008 14 Jun 202616 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,776 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2007 14 Jun 202625 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 59,972 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2006 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX52BJF was registered on 2003-01-02
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