VK51VNB - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,093 mi
Expires: 23 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 17 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,074 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 10 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,399 mi
Expires: 09 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,398 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,874 mi
Expires: 24 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 31 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,726 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine oil leaks
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory offside rear sill corroded
Passed - 29 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,346 mi
Expires: 09 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 29 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,106 mi
Expires: 09 November 2020
Passed - 11 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,418 mi
Expires: 09 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 11 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,418 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,416 mi
Expires: 09 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 20 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,184 mi
Expires: 09 November 2017
Passed - 20 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,599 mi
Expires: 09 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 24 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,073 mi
Expires: 09 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 23 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,072 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 17 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,699 mi
Expires: 09 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 12 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,656 mi
Expires: 09 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 04 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,524 mi
Expires: 09 November 2012
Passed - 02 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,747 mi
Expires: 09 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 14 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,964 mi
Expires: 09 November 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,833 mi
Expires: 09 November 2009
Failed - 06 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,832 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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 - 08 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,946 mi
Expires: 09 November 2008
Passed - 09 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,337 mi
Expires: 09 November 2007
Passed - 10 November 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,443 mi
Expires: 09 November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VK51VNB?
The MOT expires on 23 October 2026.
What is the tax status of VK51VNB?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of VK51VNB?
This is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VK51VNB?
This vehicle produces 237 g/km of CO2 emissions.