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FV59BYF
2009 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FV59BYF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Jan 2023
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,414 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Both bonnet struts defective.
- Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted.
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both perished. (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Poor. (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Both bonnet struts defective.
- Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,530 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted.
- Nearside Front Worn on outside edge.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.
- Rear Nail in tyre Both. ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,299 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,195 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,555 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,717 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017 5 Jun 20261 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,355 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 5 Jun 20261 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,237 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,270 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,270 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,564 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013 5 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FV59BYF was registered on 2009-11-05
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