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SW12XKK
2012 BMW 520
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW12XKK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,669 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,525 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025 14 Jun 20263 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,633 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions too clean to register
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on outer edge cords not visable at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on outer edge cords not visable at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- emissions too clean to register
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,270 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,171 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022 14 Jun 202629 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,313 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front 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))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,662 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,907 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019 14 Jun 202611 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,763 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,931 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- front wiper blades are starting to smear
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,797 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 32,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,797 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,523 MI
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SW12XKK was registered on 2012-03-02
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