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2005 BMW 520
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- Registration LS55ZKT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 212,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF/FLEXI EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Cut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 208,487 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- oil leak
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake flexy perishing (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 204,981 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 204,981 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 201,363 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded v (1.1.11 (c))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 197,662 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 197,662 MI
6 Jun 202630 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 193,592 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,239 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 187,782 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf & osf ()
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,154 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 165,342 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 6 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 150,726 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,894 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,129 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,242 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
24 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,507 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 6 Jun 202623 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,100 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 6 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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