TAR8 - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
2
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,921 mi
Expires: 27 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,289 mi
Expires: 27 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 28 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,841 mi
Expires: 27 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 07 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,647 mi
Expires: 26 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,042 mi
Expires: 26 February 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 18 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,531 mi
Expires: 26 February 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 25 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,103 mi
Expires: 26 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 07 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,244 mi
Expires: 26 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 27 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,970 mi
Expires: 26 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Passed - 21 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,761 mi
Expires: 22 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 07 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,138 mi
Expires: 22 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 12 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,987 mi
Expires: 22 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 23 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,651 mi
Expires: 22 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 23 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,520 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 05 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,084 mi
Expires: 04 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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 - 26 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,018 mi
Expires: 29 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 26 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,018 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 18 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,877 mi
Expires: 29 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 14 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,407 mi
Expires: 29 August 2010
Passed - 30 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,275 mi
Expires: 29 August 2009
Passed - 17 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,391 mi
Expires: 16 April 2008
Passed - 28 February 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,354 mi
Expires: 27 February 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for TAR8?
The MOT expires on 27 September 2026.
What is the tax status of TAR8?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of TAR8?
This is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of TAR8?
This vehicle produces 213 g/km of CO2 emissions.