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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW08ENJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 21 Feb 2023
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,721 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,415 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,421 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake travel.
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- hand brake travel.
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,211 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020 10 Jun 202625 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,660 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- rear tyres wearing on inner edge
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,714 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018 10 Jun 202625 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 39% (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,576 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2017 10 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,064 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016 10 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,701 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 10 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,729 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 10 Jun 202610 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,119 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 10 Jun 202613 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,437 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 10 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!
SW08ENJ was registered on 2008-05-22
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