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2011 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW11JYY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 20 Mar 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,293 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, no tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,488 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2025Advisory 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
4 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,062 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,128 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022 8 Jun 202616 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,562 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,087 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,492 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019 8 Jun 20265 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,704 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018 8 Jun 20266 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,222 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,434 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2016 8 Jun 202615 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,586 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
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SW11JYY was registered on 2011-08-01
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