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GBDU59XXK

BMW 520

2009 · BLUE · DIESEL · 136,049 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-10-13● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition23 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 23 tests · 14 passed · 9 failed

PASS10 October 2025
136,049 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAIL3 October 2025
135,927 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17w (5.2.3 (e))
PASS14 October 2024
127,032 mi
FAIL1 October 2024
126,759 mi
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer not working both sides front (3.5 (a))
PASS21 September 2023
119,645 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASS13 October 2022
113,344 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAIL12 October 2022
113,302 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav unit (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAIL28 September 2022
113,079 mi
  • MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASS24 September 2021
105,446 mi
  • MINOROffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL24 September 2021
105,446 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MINOROffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASS15 September 2020
101,856 mi
  • MINORNearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL15 September 2020
101,856 mi
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
PASS28 August 2019
92,444 mi
PASS25 September 2018
74,826 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre Tyre also cracked and perished
FAIL15 September 2018
74,297 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PASS11 September 2017
57,291 mi
PASS9 September 2016
49,695 mi
PASS22 September 2015
44,126 mi
PASS30 August 2014
36,743 mi
FAIL23 August 2014
36,724 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDBoth Front Tyre(s) Worn On Inner & Outer Edges
FAIL16 August 2014
36,653 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS6 September 2013
28,925 mi
PASS28 August 2012
23,108 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-09
CO₂ emissions
149 g/km
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2026-10-13
Recorded mileage
136,049 mi

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