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2012 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW12KDV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 May 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 147,023 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side. (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,796 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central under cover insecure .
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,892 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,699 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,348 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2023 9 Jun 20264 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,689 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory 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))
7 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,764 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021 9 Jun 20268 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,445 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 9 Jun 20265 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,520 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019 9 Jun 202621 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35 r19 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake pad warning light on
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,779 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018 9 Jun 202625 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,115 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017 9 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,906 MI
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SW12KDV was registered on 2012-06-27
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