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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration FD09YZS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 19 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,348 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,348 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,588 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray fitted
17 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,866 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake requires attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,096 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 5 Jun 20262 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,363 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,315 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,091 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory 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))
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,049 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,844 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under body covers fitted unable to check some components .
23 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under body covers fitted unable to check some components .
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,546 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017 5 Jun 20268 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,546 MI
5 Jun 20263 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,264 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 5 Jun 20263 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,264 MI
5 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,466 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 5 Jun 202628 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,557 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,557 MI
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FD09YZS was registered on 2009-08-05
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