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2011 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration FP11DBO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 24 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,449 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,649 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,918 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,648 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023 6 Jun 202610 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,954 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,312 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202620 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,138 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,276 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2020 6 Jun 202618 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,882 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
16 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,882 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,745 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,786 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out tread (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- near side rear tyre 78% worn
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,716 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 6 Jun 20269 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,437 MI
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FP11DBO was registered on 2011-05-19
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