BMW 520 E3RLG has 23 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 520 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 124,182 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 14:24.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

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

E3RLG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 2026124,182 MI
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2025124,175 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 202414TH OCTOBER 2025119,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2024119,084 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202314TH OCTOBER 2024112,505 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rose Bush Slight Play
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rose Bush Slight Play
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 2023112,505 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rose Bush Slight Play
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rose Bush Slight Play
  9. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202214TH OCTOBER 2023106,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Slight Play In Both Wheel Bearings
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202114TH OCTOBER 202299,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine And Under Body Covers
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 202199,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine And Under Body Covers
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202014TH OCTOBER 202193,476 MI
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 202093,475 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202030TH JANUARY 202190,987 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201927TH JANUARY 202084,728 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 201984,728 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201827TH JANUARY 201979,275 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Also Wear On Inner Tread (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wear On Inner And Outer Tread
  3. ADVISORY - Condition Wet At Time Of Test
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201727TH JANUARY 201872,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Condition Wet At Time Of Test
  2. ADVISORY - Under Covers Fitted
FAILED28TH JANUARY 201772,898 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Condition Wet At Time Of Test
  3. ADVISORY - Under Covers Fitted
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201527TH NOVEMBER 201665,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Tray Fitted
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 201565,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Tray Fitted
PASSED27TH MAY 201424TH JUNE 201555,831 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 201324TH JUNE 201447,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201224TH JUNE 201334,445 MI
FAILED12TH JUNE 201234,445 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre On Legal Limit
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E3RLG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

E3RLG MOT Comments

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E3RLG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 124,182 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,761 miles

E3RLG FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration E3RLG was manufactured on Wednesday 24th June 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 124,182 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,761 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E3RLG has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 39 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

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

Does E3RLG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 E3RLG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E3RLG Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 E3RLG does have Tax. Read more

When does E3RLG Tax expire?

The current Tax for E3RLG will expire in 1 year 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 E3RLG MOT expire?

The current MOT for E3RLG will expire in 6 months on Thursday 22nd October 2026. Read more

When did E3RLG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E3RLG was on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 14:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E3RLG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E3RLG we can see 14 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 E3RLG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E3RLG we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E3RLG?

E3RLG is registered as a 2009 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has E3RLG done?

The odometer reading for E3RLG at the last MOT in October 2025 was 124,182 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 7,761 miles per year. Read more

How old is E3RLG?

The vehicle E3RLG was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 24th June 2009. Read more

What colour is E3RLG?

The official colour of E3RLG is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does E3RLG have?

E3RLG has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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