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GBWX15ZTD

BMW 520

2015 · GREY · DIESEL · 105,591 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-07-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-06-29
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Poor condition10 MOT tests · 9 passed

MOT History — 10 tests · 9 passed · 1 failed

PASS22 June 2026
105,591 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS30 June 2025
104,608 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAIL8 May 2025
104,092 mi
  • MAJORFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test (phone holder)
  • MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) oxidised (1.1.11 (c))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked and perished and damaged on outer sidewall nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material oxidised (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) central bush to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS1 May 2024
98,006 mi
PASS22 May 2023
93,885 mi
PASS4 May 2022
87,944 mi
PASS26 February 2021
83,986 mi
PASS12 February 2020
80,115 mi
PASS19 February 2019
75,102 mi
PASS16 February 2018
71,880 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)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2015
First registered
2015-03
CO₂ emissions
114 g/km
Tax due
2027-07-01
MOT expiry
2027-06-29
Recorded mileage
105,591 mi

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