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OU59FKM
2009 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OU59FKM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
9 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,666 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet struts weak, require replacement
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet struts weak, require replacement
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,589 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking noise from rear end on power while turning right suspect differential or drive shaft would suggest customer has investigated asap
13 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 182,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking noise from rear end on power while turning right suspect differential or drive shaft would suggest customer has investigated asap
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,078 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024 28 Jun 20269 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 171,073 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,792 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,019 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- 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)
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,550 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,550 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,097 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 r/f (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,823 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,823 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,200 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2018 28 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Not at least 33mm between groups of characters (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Not at least 33mm between groups of characters (6.3.4a)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,451 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- tpms light on display
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- under trays and engine covers fitted
7 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,012 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,029 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 28 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,962 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014 28 Jun 20269 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,800 MI
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OU59FKM was registered on 2009-10-26
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