GV55DFE - 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
17
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 05 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,409 mi
Expires: 04 November 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory nearside park brake low
Passed - 13 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,901 mi
Expires: 10 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 06 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,888 mi
Expires: 10 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 06 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,764 mi
Expires: 10 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 10 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,119 mi
Expires: 10 September 2022
Passed - 11 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,466 mi
Expires: 10 September 2021
Failed - 07 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,451 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 04 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,923 mi
Expires: 03 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 26 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,813 mi
Expires: 08 June 2019
Passed - 09 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,964 mi
Expires: 08 June 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 09 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,964 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,828 mi
Expires: 26 May 2017
Failed - 27 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,826 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check
Passed - 04 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,642 mi
Expires: 03 March 2016
Failed - 04 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,642 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,466 mi
Expires: 09 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Failed - 10 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,466 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Passed - 28 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,653 mi
Expires: 27 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 19 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,477 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,151 mi
Expires: 13 July 2012
Passed - 14 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,424 mi
Expires: 13 July 2011
Passed - 29 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,952 mi
Expires: 30 September 2010
Failed - 28 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,952 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 30 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,745 mi
Expires: 30 September 2009
Failed - 29 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,745 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GV55DFE?
The MOT expires on 04 November 2026.
What is the tax status of GV55DFE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2027.
What are the specifications of GV55DFE?
This is a 2005 BMW 520 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GV55DFE?
This vehicle produces 162 g/km of CO2 emissions.