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MF03MVD
2003 BMW 520
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
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- Registration MF03MVD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- battery tell-tale on in dash
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,322 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 167,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak on engine ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,702 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- All ball joint dust coverd coverd in grease
27 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 157,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- heat shield loose under vehicle
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front inner steering arm ball joint has play
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side to side pipe (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,599 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake wear indicator lamp lit
- oil eak
- nail in nearside front tyre
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil eak
- nail in nearside front tyre
- brake wear indicator lamp lit
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,132 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2016 3 Jul 202614 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,145 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,877 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,037 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,684 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 108,356 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 3 Jul 202616 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 108,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
26 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,074 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 99,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,235 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 90,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 81,230 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
27 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 81,230 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 69,407 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2007 3 Jul 202613 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 61,890 MI
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MF03MVD was registered on 2003-03-31
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