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SL08FMU
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08FMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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35 Total Defects Recorded
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,100 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 176,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,887 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023 10 Jun 202624 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,113 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022 10 Jun 202620 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,057 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021 10 Jun 202614 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,162 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020 10 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,162 MI
10 Jun 20262 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,941 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering rack has slight lateral movement
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front steering rack has slight lateral movement
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,866 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear differential has slight oil leak from offside driveshaft
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,083 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)
5 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,204 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 10 Jun 20265 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,147 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 10 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,888 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014 10 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,020 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 10 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,731 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,564 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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SL08FMU was registered on 2008-03-28
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