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2012 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration OY12DUU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 79,122 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 79,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,558 KM
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025 30 Jun 202622 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,558 KM
30 Jun 202621 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,397 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024 30 Jun 20263 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,865 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024 30 Jun 202628 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,849 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted
- front brake pads & discs wearing
- nearside front tyre tread wearing close to wear bars
- rear brake pads wearing low
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,013 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
- both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars
23 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,013 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
- both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars
16 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,153 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022 30 Jun 202614 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
25 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,448 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,816 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020 30 Jun 202623 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
20 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,569 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2019 30 Jun 202620 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
21 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,334 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2018 30 Jun 202621 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,963 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2016 30 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 23,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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OY12DUU was registered on 2012-03-22
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