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2011 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW11EFJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2011
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Dec 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 66,285 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,534 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
30 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 63,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,391 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 1 nail (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 1 nail (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,721 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity damaged lens (4.2.3 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,733 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,131 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,502 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear fog light len's slight damage
- only glass open's on boot
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,858 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- offside rear lens cracked
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,240 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- offside rear lense cracked
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,803 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,813 MI
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SW11EFJ was registered on 2011-06-17
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