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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW09ULT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,705 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,639 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,081 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,081 MI
11 Jun 20266 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,561 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,679 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202621 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,800 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,849 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,602 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,000 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,103 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,836 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,341 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,686 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,168 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
14 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,211 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,469 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW09ULT was registered on 2009-05-30
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