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2006 BMW 523
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- Registration SC55CMF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 523
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 18 Mar 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,029 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,793 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,198 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Run flat light illuminated
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front wheel fouling inner wing
14 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front wheel fouling inner wing
- Run flat light illuminated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,782 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,875 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
16 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1x bolt missing each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,859 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- general under body corrosion
- engine oil leak
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,889 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,396 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,766 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,894 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,047 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202627 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,424 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,698 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011 10 Jun 202623 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,715 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010 10 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,941 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
18 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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SC55CMF was registered on 2006-01-23
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