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2002 BMW 520
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- Registration ML52MWG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Jan 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 361,946 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 20 Jun 20262 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 361,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 355,391 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2019 20 Jun 20265 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 355,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or low (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 348,424 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 20 Jun 202621 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 344,821 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2017 20 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 344,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened front bushes (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front mark in yellow (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened front bushes (2.4.G.1)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 334,418 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016 20 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 334,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 317,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 317,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 294,245 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 269,196 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 269,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 244,796 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 216,653 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 191,832 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 20 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 191,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 160,409 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 116,565 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 20 Jun 202612 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 86,989 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ML52MWG was registered on 2002-11-21
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