WU03ORC - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,332 mi
Expires: 27 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. poss rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox and rear diff oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks. (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer brake hoses to calipers. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 09 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,246 mi
Expires: 08 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 29 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,240 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,897 mi
Expires: 19 December 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front) tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 09 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,897 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front) tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,784 mi
Expires: 19 December 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 14 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,784 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 16 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,473 mi
Expires: 19 December 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,891 mi
Expires: 19 December 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,891 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,698 mi
Expires: 19 December 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 11 December 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,698 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,504 mi
Expires: 14 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 15 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,504 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 21 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,156 mi
Expires: 02 December 2017
Failed - 16 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,899 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed - 01 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,629 mi
Expires: 02 December 2016
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)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 03 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,056 mi
Expires: 02 December 2015
Passed - 04 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,167 mi
Expires: 03 November 2014
Passed - 02 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,360 mi
Expires: 30 June 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Failed - 01 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,360 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Passed - 01 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,069 mi
Expires: 30 June 2012
Passed - 01 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,828 mi
Expires: 06 March 2011
Failed - 27 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,828 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 21 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,874 mi
Expires: 06 March 2010
Passed - 07 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,972 mi
Expires: 06 March 2009
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)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 15 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,193 mi
Expires: 01 March 2008
Passed - 24 February 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,431 mi
Expires: 01 March 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for WU03ORC?
The MOT expires on 27 May 2026.
What is the tax status of WU03ORC?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of WU03ORC?
This is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of WU03ORC?
This vehicle produces 213 g/km of CO2 emissions.