RF04XBN - BMW 520
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 3 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
2
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 28 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,326 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear differential leaking oil
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 12 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,722 mi
Expires: 11 September 2025
Passed - 09 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,998 mi
Expires: 08 September 2024
Passed - 09 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,739 mi
Expires: 08 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 14 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,108 mi
Expires: 13 August 2022
Passed - 15 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,210 mi
Expires: 14 September 2021
Passed - 14 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,614 mi
Expires: 14 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
Failed - 13 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,614 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
Passed - 15 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,937 mi
Expires: 14 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 19 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,722 mi
Expires: 12 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,063 mi
Expires: 12 September 2017
Passed - 03 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,700 mi
Expires: 21 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 20 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,420 mi
Expires: 21 May 2016
Passed - 22 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,240 mi
Expires: 21 May 2015
Passed - 24 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,172 mi
Expires: 23 April 2014
Passed - 20 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,767 mi
Expires: 19 April 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 07 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,734 mi
Expires: 06 April 2012
Passed - 13 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,751 mi
Expires: 12 May 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,892 mi
Expires: 05 May 2010
Passed - 01 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,464 mi
Expires: 30 April 2009
Passed - 12 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,409 mi
Expires: 27 April 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RF04XBN?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of RF04XBN?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of RF04XBN?
This is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RF04XBN?
This vehicle produces 237 g/km of CO2 emissions.