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2003 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW53WBJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 07 Mar 2017
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,593 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaks
- Offside Rear tyre has puncher
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,732 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202613 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,675 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,229 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,729 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 102,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,567 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,688 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 83,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,992 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,579 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2008 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW53WBJ was registered on 2003-09-26
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