BMW 520 GP53GAP has 23 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 520 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 128,595 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 13:32.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

GP53GAP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH MARCH 2027128,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin N/s And O/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s And O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202524TH MARCH 2026122,063 MI
FAILED15TH MARCH 2025121,961 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Damaged And Likely To Fail (1.1.12 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Hose Damaged And Likely To Fail (1.1.12 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH DECEMBER 202328TH DECEMBER 2024110,420 MI
FAILED28TH DECEMBER 2023110,393 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 202228TH DECEMBER 202399,365 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 202115TH DECEMBER 202294,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers On Sills & Undertrays Fitted Obscurring Some Parts
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 202194,947 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers On Sills & Undertrays Fitted Obscurring Some Parts
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202015TH DECEMBER 202189,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers On Sills & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Parts
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 202089,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers On Sills & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Parts
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201915TH DECEMBER 202085,132 MI
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 201985,106 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Position Lamp Not Working Both Ns/os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 201813TH DECEMBER 201978,315 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers & Plastic Covers On Sills & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Parts
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201879,315 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers & Plastic Covers On Sills & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Parts
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201713TH DECEMBER 201872,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers On Sills & Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Parts
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 201613TH DECEMBER 201765,905 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201513TH DECEMBER 201658,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Offside Rear Tyre For Wear 225/50/r17 94h Rf
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201413TH DECEMBER 201553,134 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 201453,134 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201313TH DECEMBER 201446,986 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201213TH DECEMBER 201337,359 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201113TH DECEMBER 201228,849 MI
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 201128,849 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GP53GAP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

GP53GAP MOT Comments

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GP53GAP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,595 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,564 miles

GP53GAP FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration GP53GAP was manufactured on Wednesday 4th November 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 128,595 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,564 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 2011. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GP53GAP has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 30 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 3 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 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does GP53GAP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 GP53GAP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GP53GAP Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 GP53GAP does have Tax. Read more

When does GP53GAP Tax expire?

The current Tax for GP53GAP will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 GP53GAP MOT expire?

The current MOT for GP53GAP will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027. Read more

When did GP53GAP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GP53GAP was on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 13:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GP53GAP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GP53GAP 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 GP53GAP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GP53GAP we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GP53GAP?

GP53GAP is registered as a 2009 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has GP53GAP done?

The odometer reading for GP53GAP at the last MOT in March 2026 was 128,595 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 7,564 miles per year. Read more

How old is GP53GAP?

The vehicle GP53GAP was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 4th November 2009. Read more

What colour is GP53GAP?

The official colour of GP53GAP is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GP53GAP have?

GP53GAP has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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