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GBMB03JHB

BMW 520

2011 · BLUE · DIESEL · 91,066 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition19 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 19 tests · 14 passed · 5 failed

PASS23 May 2026
91,066 mi
PASS16 February 2026
91,059 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYTow bar wiring plug damaged but works fine
FAIL4 October 2025
91,057 mi
  • MAJORHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Nail in tyre
FAIL19 August 2025
91,002 mi
  • MAJORFront Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYALL SUSPENSION STEERING COMPAONENTS CORRODED & BUSHES WORN
FAIL29 July 2025
90,853 mi
  • MAJORFront Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • PRSHeadlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASS15 August 2024
88,711 mi
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted front 2 back
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS9 May 2023
81,467 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • MINORNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASS19 May 2022
75,737 mi
PASS12 February 2022
74,195 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASS23 February 2021
67,608 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
PASS29 April 2020
62,859 mi
PASS6 February 2019
56,234 mi
FAIL6 February 2019
56,234 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS25 January 2018
47,698 mi
PASS3 February 2017
41,110 mi
PASS22 January 2016
30,692 mi
PASS26 January 2015
19,826 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL26 January 2015
19,826 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS22 January 2014
12,862 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2011
First registered
2011-02
CO₂ emissions
139 g/km
Tax due
2026-03-09
MOT expiry
2027-05-22
Recorded mileage
91,066 mi

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