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2002 BMW 520
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- Registration MM52CVG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,035 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()
- Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALSO SIDE REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,807 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps MAIN BEAM FLASHES ON RANDOMLY (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,332 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TIE ROD OUTER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,568 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021 22 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,921 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,268 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,231 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,661 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,014 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,220 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2015 22 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,272 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,601 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,093 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012 22 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,431 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,074 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,560 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,560 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,474 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2008 22 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,202 MI
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MM52CVG was registered on 2002-09-01
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