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2012 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LP12SMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Apr 2025
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 197,338 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pads getting low
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear tyre getting low
- Nearside Front Steering rack arm very slight play
17 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 182,729 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (steering arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,468 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023 6 Jun 202622 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,538 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.55.rf17 (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,723 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Trays and covers fitted
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,009 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,398 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- large plastic covers fitted underneath preventing a full and proper assessment
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,671 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,851 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 6 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LP12SMU was registered on 2012-07-19
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