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2004 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration CP53FPF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,846 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,579 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
16 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,129 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202613 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,518 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,415 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2012 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,277 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2011 15 Jun 202613 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,705 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2010 15 Jun 202614 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,046 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,457 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,521 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 15 Jun 202616 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 37,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CP53FPF was registered on 2004-01-01
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