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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration SW59AOS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Apr 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 173,744 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear diff erential leak
15 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,674 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear differential leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,418 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025 11 Jun 20261 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,671 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers + under tray fitted
2 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,723 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Undertrays and covers fitted.
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,831 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,921 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,396 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,396 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,006 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,057 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted some components not visually seen
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 1.6mm inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads visually low (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges just 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,853 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,143 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,923 MI
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SW59AOS was registered on 2009-11-05
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