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2004 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration HT04WDM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 22 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,070 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,069 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- surface rust front and rear brake discs
- handbrake effort uneven
- Rear brake pads low
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,690 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside hand brake slow to react
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside hand brake slow to react
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,240 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,777 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,233 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,909 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018 2 Jul 20262 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,807 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017 2 Jul 20262 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,807 MI
2 Jul 20269 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,368 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,787 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 2 Jul 202629 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,499 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 2 Jul 202619 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,927 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 2 Jul 202616 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,727 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 2 Jul 202628 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,475 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,530 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010 2 Jul 202612 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,800 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009 2 Jul 202631 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,461 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2008 2 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
HT04WDM was registered on 2004-06-25
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