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VU07DUV
2007 BMW 520
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration VU07DUV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Jan 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,411 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 180,412 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 180,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,028 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,209 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
4 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,702 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,192 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20261 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 165,192 MI
11 Jun 202630 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,130 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,710 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
30 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,209 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,633 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,526 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,972 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202627 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 137,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,458 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,886 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,350 MI
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VU07DUV was registered on 2007-07-18
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