BMW 520 SO56AYA has 24 MOTs

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This 2007 BMW 520 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 231,965 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 16:49.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 12th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

SO56AYA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 2026231,965 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202412TH DECEMBER 2025221,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202311TH DECEMBER 2024214,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202211TH DECEMBER 2023206,726 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202122ND NOVEMBER 2022198,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20202ND NOVEMBER 2021188,840 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2020188,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201928TH OCTOBER 2020179,250 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2019179,186 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Ratchet Not Holding Correctly (1.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Fractured Retaining Bolt Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Ball Joint Misaligned
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Ball Joint Misaligned
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2019179,177 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20181ST AUGUST 2019167,585 MI
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2018167,585 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED24TH JULY 20171ST AUGUST 2018148,019 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20161ST AUGUST 2017124,751 MI
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2016124,751 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED5TH MAY 20154TH MAY 2016112,472 MI
FAILED5TH MAY 2015112,468 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED5TH MAY 20144TH MAY 2015162,779 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear 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)
FAILED5TH MAY 2014162,779 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD MAY 20133RD MAY 201491,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED4TH MAY 20123RD MAY 201377,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED4TH MAY 20113RD MAY 201260,988 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking Centre Tread
FAILED4TH MAY 201160,988 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking Centre Tread
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20109TH FEBRUARY 201142,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO56AYA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

SO56AYA MOT Comments

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SO56AYA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 231,965 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,887 miles

SO56AYA FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration SO56AYA was manufactured on Friday 9th February 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 231,965 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 12,887 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO56AYA has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 29 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does SO56AYA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 29th June 2026 SO56AYA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO56AYA Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 29th June 2026 SO56AYA does have Tax. Read more

When does SO56AYA Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO56AYA will expire in 6 months on Friday 1st January 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 SO56AYA MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO56AYA will expire in 6 months on Saturday 12th December 2026. Read more

When did SO56AYA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO56AYA was on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 16:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO56AYA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SO56AYA we can see 16 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 SO56AYA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SO56AYA we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO56AYA?

SO56AYA is registered as a 2007 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has SO56AYA done?

The odometer reading for SO56AYA at the last MOT in December 2025 was 231,965 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 12,887 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO56AYA?

The vehicle SO56AYA was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Friday 9th February 2007. Read more

What colour is SO56AYA?

The official colour of SO56AYA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SO56AYA have?

SO56AYA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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