GBMX59XEZ

BMW 520

2010 · BLACK · DIESEL · 198,999 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-06● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 23 tests · 15 passed · 8 failed

PASS1 October 2026

198,999 mi

MINORParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL28 September 2026

198,997 mi

MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MINORParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear 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))

PASS30 September 2025

175,791 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL29 September 2025

175,791 mi

PRSOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASS24 September 2024

152,196 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASS7 September 2023

136,460 mi

FAIL6 September 2023

136,460 mi

MAJORNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASS17 September 2022

120,335 mi

ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40y18 (5.2.3 (e))

PASS7 October 2021

108,897 mi

ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINORParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL1 October 2021

108,895 mi

MAJORNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJORNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASS3 October 2020

98,226 mi

FAIL3 October 2020

98,226 mi

MAJOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJORBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASS27 September 2019

90,746 mi

PASS28 September 2018

87,027 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre

FAIL28 September 2018

87,027 mi

MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre

PASS4 October 2017

83,942 mi

PASS16 November 2016

80,831 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASS17 November 2015

76,492 mi

FAIL17 November 2015

76,492 mi

FAILOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

PASS13 November 2014

66,548 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDoffside rear tyre on legal limit

FAIL13 November 2014

66,548 mi

PRSOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDoffside rear tyre on legal limit

PASS20 November 2013

48,080 mi

PASS19 February 2013

36,267 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: BMW
Model: 520
Colour: BLACK
Fuel type: DIESEL
Engine: 1,995 cc
Year: 2010
First registered: 2010-02
CO₂ emissions: 136 g/km
Tax due: 2027-09-01
MOT expiry: 2027-10-06
Recorded mileage: 198,999 mi

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