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DF12KNM
2012 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DF12KNM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 28 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
28 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 118,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tail Lamp Unit Cracked/Damaged, But Still Operative And Functioning
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 118,553 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tail Lamp Unit Cracked/Damaged, But Still Operative And Functioning
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,495 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
24 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
18 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,803 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front HEADLAMP INTENSITY SLIGHTLY REDUCED
- both FRONT HEADLAMP WASHERS INACTIVE
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,717 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024 24 Jun 202628 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,477 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023 24 Jun 202611 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 22psi~!! (5.2.3 (l))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,449 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2022 24 Jun 202611 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,541 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021 24 Jun 202617 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,508 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Under tray fitted
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Air springs not working Dangerous
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,744 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019 24 Jun 20264 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,734 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019 24 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,429 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,186 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted
3 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,759 MI
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DF12KNM was registered on 2012-07-31
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