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FE55SOL
2005 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration FE55SOL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,153 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,197 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 171,197 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,937 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,239 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,150 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and N/S/R ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,769 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
8 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,494 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear not working (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,880 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,652 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,593 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,237 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015 5 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,562 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2014Advisory 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,856 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202631 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,900 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202611 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,278 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
16 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,348 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2010 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,099 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009 5 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 93,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FE55SOL was registered on 2005-11-25
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