AV55XLW - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 26 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 22 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,534 mi
Expires: 21 May 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 May 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,533 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 29 November 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,477 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory undercovers fitted
- Advisory T.P.M.S. Light On
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 03 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,740 mi
Expires: 21 October 2024
Passed - 14 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,074 mi
Expires: 21 October 2023
Failed - 13 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,074 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image very poor (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image very poor (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc steel dust cover slightly loose
Passed - 21 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,979 mi
Expires: 21 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Failed - 20 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,979 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed - 22 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,594 mi
Expires: 21 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 21 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,594 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 01 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,456 mi
Expires: 21 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front central locking will only lock and not unlock door
Failed - 29 April 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,456 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint and or pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front central locking will only lock and not unlock door
Passed - 16 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,059 mi
Expires: 24 April 2019
Passed - 25 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,974 mi
Expires: 24 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear TYRE MISHAPED
Failed - 25 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,974 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear TYRE MISHAPED
Passed - 09 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,845 mi
Expires: 08 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted
- Advisory items removed from drivers view
Passed - 07 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,824 mi
Expires: 06 September 2016
Passed - 21 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,904 mi
Expires: 03 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 04 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,754 mi
Expires: 03 September 2014
Passed - 29 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,495 mi
Expires: 28 August 2013
Passed - 26 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,116 mi
Expires: 26 August 2012
Passed - 27 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,752 mi
Expires: 26 August 2011
Failed - 27 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,752 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,611 mi
Expires: 12 October 2010
Passed - 19 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,760 mi
Expires: 30 November 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AV55XLW?
The MOT expires on 21 May 2026.
What is the tax status of AV55XLW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2026.
What are the specifications of AV55XLW?
This is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AV55XLW?
This vehicle produces 158 g/km of CO2 emissions.