BL57APY - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 6 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,030 mi
Expires: 28 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine covers fitted
- Advisory under trays fitted
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 14 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,322 mi
Expires: 27 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front bumper damage
- Advisory long handbrake travel
Passed - 28 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,685 mi
Expires: 27 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 27 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,931 mi
Expires: 26 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 24 September 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,901 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre wall (2 x buldges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall; close to legal limit & worn on inner edge. Over all tyre is in poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge & has cut(s) on outer tyre wall. Overall, tyre is in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,865 mi
Expires: 24 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,214 mi
Expires: 24 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory 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))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,190 mi
Expires: 24 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 12 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,378 mi
Expires: 11 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine cover/under-trays fitted
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,378 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine cover/under-trays fitted
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 29 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,568 mi
Expires: 28 August 2018
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 - 08 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,557 mi
Expires: 12 June 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Failed - 07 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,541 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed - 13 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,958 mi
Expires: 12 June 2016
Failed - 11 June 2015 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,908 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 05 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,123 mi
Expires: 04 June 2015
Failed - 04 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,099 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 13 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,866 mi
Expires: 12 March 2014
Passed - 21 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,494 mi
Expires: 24 February 2013
Passed - 23 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,074 mi
Expires: 24 February 2012
Passed - 25 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,388 mi
Expires: 24 February 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BL57APY?
The MOT expires on 28 September 2026.
What is the tax status of BL57APY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.
What are the specifications of BL57APY?
This is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BL57APY?
This vehicle produces 158 g/km of CO2 emissions.