GBYG12MPU

BMW 520

2012 · BLACK · DIESEL · 136,256 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-13

MOT History — 18 tests · 13 passed · 5 failed

PASS28 September 2026

136,256 mi

ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYplastic covers fitted under vehicle

PASS26 September 2025

120,552 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))
ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASS9 October 2024

109,380 mi

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

FAIL1 October 2024

109,363 mi

MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASS9 October 2023

100,454 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PASS6 October 2022

91,913 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre

PASS14 October 2021

84,168 mi

ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL8 October 2021

84,134 mi

MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJORFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASS1 October 2020

79,494 mi

ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FAIL1 October 2020

79,493 mi

MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASS3 October 2019

73,054 mi

PASS4 October 2018

65,177 mi

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))

FAIL4 October 2018

65,177 mi

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))
MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASS3 October 2017

55,909 mi

ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASS3 October 2016

47,344 mi

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

PASS5 October 2015

38,339 mi

PASS18 February 2015

36,603 mi

FAIL18 February 2015

36,603 mi

PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRSOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle Details Official

Make: BMW
Model: 520
Colour: BLACK
Fuel type: DIESEL
Engine: 1,995 cc
Year: 2012
First registered: 2012-03
CO₂ emissions: 130 g/km
Tax due: 2027-09-01
MOT expiry: 2027-10-13
Recorded mileage: 136,256 mi

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