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2003 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW03MRV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 10 Oct 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,716 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake pipes greased
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- all brake pipes greased
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,950 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2019 9 Jun 202626 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,170 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018 9 Jun 202619 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,263 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2017 9 Jun 202617 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,149 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel pipes rusty
- brake pipes greased
- front suspension soft to bounce
- nail in n/s/f tyre
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom bush detached from absorber (2.7.2b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes greased
- nail in n/s/f tyre
- fuel pipes rusty
- front suspension soft to bounce
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,998 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,136 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,525 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013 9 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,660 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,640 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,270 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 9 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,584 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 9 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
26 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,075 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2008 9 Jun 20262 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,052 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2008 9 Jun 202625 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,426 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2007 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW03MRV was registered on 2003-06-25
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