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MA58CWD
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration MA58CWD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 256,999 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Frontmost bush deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Frontmost bush deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 252,065 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023 21 Jun 20265 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 250,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. hollow and sings of tampering (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested not tested due to dpf tamped with (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
28 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 240,254 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 240,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 229,092 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 219,002 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 208,402 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018 21 Jun 20265 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 208,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 188,839 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017 21 Jun 20265 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 188,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,675 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
17 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 167,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,964 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 21 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 139,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
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.B.7)
2 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,186 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,235 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,235 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,520 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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MA58CWD was registered on 2008-09-26
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