BMW 520 B7SXY has 21 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 520 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 194,788 miles 11 months ago on Saturday 21st June 2025 at 12:47.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Saturday 20th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

B7SXY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JUNE 2026194,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED20TH JUNE 2025194,788 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Road Wheel Fixing Missing X1 All 4 Wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JUNE 202419TH JUNE 2025192,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH MAY 202324TH MAY 2024191,323 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED18TH MAY 202224TH MAY 2023181,620 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH MAY 202124TH MAY 2022174,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH MAY 2021174,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20186TH NOVEMBER 2019174,129 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20176TH NOVEMBER 2018163,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20166TH NOVEMBER 2017154,484 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20155TH NOVEMBER 2016150,828 MI
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 2015150,828 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20145TH NOVEMBER 2015140,115 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Items
  2. USER ENTERED - Item Moved On Mirror
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brakes Discs Worn
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn Close To Limit
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorated
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn Low
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2014139,467 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn Very Close To Limit
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Axle Bushes Detioriated
  8. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn Low
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201317TH OCTOBER 2014124,862 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201214TH OCTOBER 2013111,886 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Lipped
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201121ST AUGUST 2012107,297 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Disc Heavily Worn & Pitted
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Brake Disc Heavily Worn & Pitted
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Brake Pad Very Low
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Pad Very Low
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201021ST AUGUST 201197,601 MI
FAILED9TH AUGUST 201097,565 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND AUGUST 200921ST AUGUST 201085,670 MI
FAILED21ST AUGUST 200985,670 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B7SXY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

B7SXY MOT Comments

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B7SXY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 194,788 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,252 miles

B7SXY FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration B7SXY was manufactured on Sunday 9th July 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 194,788 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,252 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B7SXY has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 20 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does B7SXY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 B7SXY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B7SXY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 B7SXY does have Tax. Read more

When does B7SXY Tax expire?

The current Tax for B7SXY will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B7SXY MOT expire?

The current MOT for B7SXY will expire in 1 month on Saturday 20th June 2026. Read more

When did B7SXY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B7SXY was on Saturday 21st June 2025 at 12:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B7SXY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for B7SXY we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B7SXY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for B7SXY we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B7SXY?

B7SXY is registered as a 2006 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has B7SXY done?

The odometer reading for B7SXY at the last MOT in June 2025 was 194,788 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,252 miles per year. Read more

How old is B7SXY?

The vehicle B7SXY was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 9th July 2006. Read more

What colour is B7SXY?

The official colour of B7SXY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does B7SXY have?

B7SXY has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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