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SL08AWG
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08AWG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 19 Feb 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,481 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,216 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,330 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023 11 Jun 202621 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,759 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,682 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,506 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,636 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,232 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018 11 Jun 202618 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,251 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017 11 Jun 20267 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,019 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,571 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 11 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,261 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 30,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,027 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 11 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,640 MI
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SL08AWG was registered on 2008-05-30
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