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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration MM08VRT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Jan 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,275 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- general under body corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,455 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,270 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,308 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,356 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,356 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,829 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021 19 Jun 202631 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,154 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,062 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019 19 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,896 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to outer wall (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,577 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked all around edge worn bold ***Strong Advisory ASAP
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre age cracked all around side wall rubber cut ()
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre age cracked all around ()
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front bumper damaged scratch
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre age cracked all around
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,286 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016 19 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,898 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,722 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 19 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,317 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,579 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MM08VRT was registered on 2008-07-22
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