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SL52DFD
2002 BMW 520
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
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- Registration SL52DFD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 16 Apr 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 69,081 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 69,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,840 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2025 9 Jun 20265 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low both headlight level far too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,727 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2024 9 Jun 202630 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,052 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,179 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,764 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,571 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019 9 Jun 202615 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,585 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inside (3.5.1i)
18 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inside (3.5.1i)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,083 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thu wing (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded below car (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake warning wire loose
- 2 rear reg lights slight blue
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 2 rear reg lights slight blue
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front brake warning wire loose
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thu wing (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded below car (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
14 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,700 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- engine oil leaks
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,142 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 9 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,034 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
16 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,091 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,356 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,421 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
11 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,708 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009 9 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- offside rear tyre has various cuts on outer sidewall/nail in tread area and showing signs of runflat damage to inner sidewall Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- offside rear tyre has various cuts on outer sidewall/nail in tread area and showing signs of runflat damage to inner sidewall Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 0 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 9 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 9 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,709 MI
9 Jun 202630 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 17,454 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2006 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 17,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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SL52DFD was registered on 2002-09-30
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