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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW58DXS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 136,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount or spring not in place noisy when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- general corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,060 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear hand brake just met limit
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear hand brake just met limit
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,701 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,904 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,412 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,193 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,727 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202618 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016 11 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,462 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 11 Jun 202617 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,747 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 11 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,243 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,904 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 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!
SW58DXS was registered on 2009-02-14
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