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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

K70 CSSMOT history

K70 CSS is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
100,766 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 CSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 CSS was last recorded at 100,766 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 4,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,579 miles · 8 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
4,187 miles
Average per year
1,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,766 miles
  • 2018 – 96,579 miles
  • 2017 – 94,606 miles
  • 2016 – 90,418 miles
  • 2015 – 90,103 miles
  • 2014 – 88,662 miles
  • 2013 – 87,244 miles
  • 2012 – 85,113 miles
  • 2011 – 82,063 miles
  • 2010 – 78,883 miles
  • 2009 – 75,283 miles
  • 2008 – 73,310 miles
  • 2007 – 72,318 miles
  • 2006 – 69,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear and front brake pipes corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,766 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    964953771263
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear and front brake pipes corroded

  2. Fail100,766 miles (+4,187)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    999131107567
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear and front brake pipes corroded

  3. Pass96,579 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    288281867123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,606 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    713011027420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,418 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,418 miles
    Test number
    821001585772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    248183355478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail90,103 miles (+1,441)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    458573355137
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass88,662 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,662 miles
    Test number
    936200094003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut up on edges

  9. Fail88,662 miles (+1,418)6 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,662 miles
    Test number
    198257284411
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut up on edges

  10. Pass87,244 miles (+85)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,244 miles
    Test number
    875624113175
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise wipers not clearing propaly

  11. Fail87,159 miles (+2,046)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    447605983020
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass85,113 miles (+3,050)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,113 miles
    Test number
    195475372405
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise air bag light on

  13. Pass82,063 miles (+3,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,063 miles
    Test number
    866490371082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass78,883 miles (+3,600)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    192444380461
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass75,283 miles (+1,973)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    631716079039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOsr tyre side wall cracked

  16. Pass73,310 miles (+992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    340838478074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass72,318 miles (+2,637)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    821478587064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEfficiency low on o/s/r parking brake

  18. Pass69,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,681 miles
    Test number
    893428986072
    • NoteSceen washers poor

Questions about K70 CSS

Does K70 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 CSS expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 CSS?
The MOT on K70 CSS expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 CSS done?
K70 CSS was recorded at 100,766 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 1,911 miles a year.
Has K70 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 CSS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K70 CSS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K70 CSS find?
K70 CSS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, and 8 more.

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