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SP08YXY
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SP08YXY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,288 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2026 9 Jun 202626 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,043 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,941 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,434 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,434 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,343 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,398 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021 9 Jun 202625 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,210 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,163 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019 9 Jun 202620 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,755 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,385 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under trays fitted
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,327 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,438 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,656 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014 9 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,009 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 9 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,041 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 9 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,932 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SP08YXY was registered on 2008-03-21
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