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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SL08VXK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,156 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2025 12 Jun 202613 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,654 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside and components corroded
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside and components corroded
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,250 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Power steering component insecure inner tie rod (2.1.5 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,392 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,353 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202625 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,665 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge
25 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,665 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,939 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 12 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,521 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,637 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202619 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,267 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202628 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,745 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 12 Jun 202630 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,925 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 12 Jun 202630 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,916 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,342 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
12 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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SL08VXK was registered on 2008-04-14
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