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2003 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LS52WFW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 02 Feb 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,613 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake pipe {over tank} slightly corroded
- Both front tyres worn on inner edge
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,469 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017 7 Jun 202615 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 177,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Upper arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play near side rear anti roll bar link
31 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 168,459 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 7 Jun 202613 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 167,577 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 160,909 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 160,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 156,898 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 156,898 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 151,107 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 151,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 149,053 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 7 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 134,674 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
11 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 117,155 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009 7 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 117,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
21 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 98,665 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
21 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 98,665 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
10 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 69,369 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS52WFW was registered on 2003-01-24
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