FV57ULH - BMW 520
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 9 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,136 mi
Expires: 17 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Failed - 08 April 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,099 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,898 mi
Expires: 03 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 04 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,275 mi
Expires: 03 April 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near side front off side front (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory under tray fitted
Passed - 23 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,809 mi
Expires: 03 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 23 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,809 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,238 mi
Expires: 03 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 03 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,238 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,041 mi
Expires: 14 February 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 15 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,193 mi
Expires: 14 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 15 February 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,193 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 10 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,918 mi
Expires: 13 January 2019
Passed - 10 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,751 mi
Expires: 13 January 2018
Passed - 05 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,896 mi
Expires: 13 January 2017
Failed - 04 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,892 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 14 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,839 mi
Expires: 13 January 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for FV57ULH?
The MOT expires on 17 April 2026.
What is the tax status of FV57ULH?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2027.
What are the specifications of FV57ULH?
This is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of FV57ULH?
This vehicle produces 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.