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2014 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW53WEY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2014
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 201,405 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged WALL DAMAGE, RUNFLAT? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 231,084 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026 11 Jun 20269 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,958 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025 11 Jun 20269 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 176,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +worn on inner edge - 225/55 Y17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,332 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,962 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- offside rear brake sensor wire fouling wheel - brake warning light on
23 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 225/55 Y17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake sensor wire fouling wheel - brake warning light on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,469 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,569 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,437 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,220 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- service due warning
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,700 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202612 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,771 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 28,582 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- undertray fitted
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 20,006 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 13,281 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 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!
SW53WEY was registered on 2014-01-20
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