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MM08TXB
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration MM08TXB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Jan 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 190,387 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertray fitted obstructing view
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,368 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 184,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,534 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023 21 Jun 20262 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 177,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,312 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022 21 Jun 202610 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,288 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,351 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 21 Jun 202626 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,563 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,321 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,701 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,341 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016 21 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,474 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015 21 Jun 202619 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,139 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 21 Jun 202619 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
4 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,048 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 21 Jun 20264 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,048 MI
21 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,358 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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MM08TXB was registered on 2008-08-06
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