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SW11EFG
2011 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW11EFG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Feb 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 150,696 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,086 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,579 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 205,482 KM
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,014 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,777 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022 11 Jun 20265 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,897 KM
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,911 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,812 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202615 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,090 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017 11 Jun 20263 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,934 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 17,844 MI
11 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,844 MI
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SW11EFG was registered on 2011-06-08
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