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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LR09TAU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 193,259 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,079 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2026 16 Jun 202626 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,515 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025 16 Jun 202623 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,791 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024 16 Jun 202623 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F tyre worn and out of shape inner edge
10 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,845 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre tread out of shape
- Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape also nail in tread
- Offside Front tyre tread out of shape
- Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape
- Exhaust flexi outer shrouding broken
10 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 168,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)
- Exhaust flexi outer shrouding broken
- Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape also nail in tread
- Offside Front tyre tread out of shape
- Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape
- Nearside Front tyre tread out of shape
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,379 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022 16 Jun 202614 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,669 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021 16 Jun 202613 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,775 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front service tray insecure
- All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
- Wipers smear
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,201 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 16 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,187 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 16 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,931 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Air filter box vibrates
- Plastic protection loose on rear of n/s sill
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,058 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,484 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015 16 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,741 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2014 16 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,921 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,437 MI
16 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,437 MI
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LR09TAU was registered on 2009-04-01
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