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DX55UOD
2005 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DX55UOD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Jun 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
30 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 200,547 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 200,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,254 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- general under body rust
- engine covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,210 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,988 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,072 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022 23 Jun 202616 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,679 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021 23 Jun 202616 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,162 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 23 Jun 20266 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,361 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe worn and clamp worn (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,581 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 23 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,187 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017 23 Jun 20269 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,458 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,272 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015 23 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,272 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,730 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,428 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 23 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,187 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 23 Jun 20268 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,421 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 23 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,702 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,053 MI
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DX55UOD was registered on 2005-12-21
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