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SW54DZJ
2004 BMW 520
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration SW54DZJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 27 Feb 2021
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,201 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
6 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,776 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Light unit cracked/damaged.
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Light unit cracked/damaged.
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,446 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket to gearbox clamping bolt corroded off (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,450 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,025 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Wear in inner steering arm fixing
- All brake pipes copper greased
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Wear in inner steering arm fixing
- All brake pipes copper greased
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,723 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,233 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,172 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,473 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,191 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 12 Jun 20262 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,978 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 12 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,778 MI
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SW54DZJ was registered on 2004-11-25
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