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2013 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LS63RVA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2013
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,355 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026 8 Jun 202631 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 173,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 170,081 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 170,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,148 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Solid black sticker (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Multiple items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,580 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023 8 Jun 202616 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,783 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front were lower shocker bolt goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear diff bush slightly worn
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front were lower shocker bolt goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear diff bush slightly worn
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,705 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Under-covers and sill-covers fitted
9 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-covers and sill-covers fitted
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,077 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,629 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019 8 Jun 20267 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,862 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres low on tread
6 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres low on tread
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,617 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 8 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,138 MI
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LS63RVA was registered on 2013-10-10
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