ST57OPA - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 3 months 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
15
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,178 mi
Expires: 22 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 10 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,129 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 05 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,762 mi
Expires: 22 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside rear, upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 05 March 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,761 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside rear, upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,497 mi
Expires: 22 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory heat shield insecure above silencer
Failed - 16 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,497 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory heat shield insecure above silencer
Passed - 23 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,545 mi
Expires: 22 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Rear seat belt flexible stalk missing
- Advisory Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed - 23 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,545 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Rear seat belt flexible stalk missing
- Advisory Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 27 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,497 mi
Expires: 26 April 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 24 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,497 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 27 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,241 mi
Expires: 26 February 2021
Passed - 11 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,309 mi
Expires: 10 February 2020
Passed - 29 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,238 mi
Expires: 04 February 2019
Passed - 13 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,809 mi
Expires: 04 February 2018
Passed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,165 mi
Expires: 04 February 2017
Passed - 05 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,153 mi
Expires: 04 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 04 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,152 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 07 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,027 mi
Expires: 20 December 2014
Passed - 21 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,375 mi
Expires: 20 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 16 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,782 mi
Expires: 23 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 24 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,123 mi
Expires: 23 November 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for ST57OPA?
The MOT expires on 22 March 2026.
What is the tax status of ST57OPA?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of ST57OPA?
This is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of ST57OPA?
This vehicle produces 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.