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ML52AOF
2002 BMW 520
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration ML52AOF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,797 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,229 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,052 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024 24 Jun 202626 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,019 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023 24 Jun 202626 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,019 MI
24 Jun 202624 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,747 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 24 Jun 202619 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,675 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021 24 Jun 20266 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,725 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,879 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,900 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018 24 Jun 202624 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,448 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre small cracks
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,733 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016 24 Jun 20263 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- oil leaking
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,495 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,519 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 24 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,398 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 24 Jun 20268 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,570 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 24 Jun 202620 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,231 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011 24 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,264 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010 24 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,858 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,205 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
13 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,644 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ML52AOF was registered on 2002-10-15
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