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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW08HLK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 02 Feb 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,575 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,079 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,088 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,116 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,495 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,745 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
4 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,868 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202625 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,679 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,982 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016 13 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,533 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,583 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,679 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,679 MI
13 Jun 202631 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,801 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW08HLK was registered on 2008-05-29
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