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2012 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW12GAR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Jan 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 122,058 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,433 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026 9 Jun 202616 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,617 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 9 Jun 20268 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,746 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,134 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,148 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021 9 Jun 202611 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,398 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202610 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 54,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,204 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019 9 Jun 20268 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,695 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on outer edges
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on outer edges
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,382 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,198 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,825 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 21,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SW12GAR was registered on 2012-03-16
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