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2005 BMW 520
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- Registration FP55FXY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Sep 2018
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,266 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,697 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,722 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,092 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,349 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,349 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,051 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 98,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,613 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,624 MI
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FP55FXY was registered on 2005-11-28
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