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FY08VAV
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration FY08VAV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Feb 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,300 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat not fastened ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat not fastened ()
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,689 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,204 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023 3 Jun 20264 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,204 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,521 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,521 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,385 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,385 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,086 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 3 Jun 202626 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,398 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018 3 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,272 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017 3 Jun 20266 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,417 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
5 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,749 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015 3 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,739 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,645 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 3 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,598 MI
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FY08VAV was registered on 2008-03-28
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