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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW56VWU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,251 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,142 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,945 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024 11 Jun 20268 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,760 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,350 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,467 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,329 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,277 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,993 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,842 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,887 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,389 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,541 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,110 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2013 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,100 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,994 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,560 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
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SW56VWU was registered on 2006-11-28
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