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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,991 cc

P964 AFGMOT history

P964 AFG is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 2 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
152,818 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P964 AFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P964 AFG was last recorded at 152,818 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,562 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
4,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,818 miles
  • 2021 – 152,562 miles
  • 2020 – 152,447 miles
  • 2019 – 150,261 miles
  • 2018 – 147,492 miles
  • 2017 – 145,232 miles
  • 2016 – 142,400 miles
  • 2015 – 136,575 miles
  • 2014 – 131,749 miles
  • 2013 – 127,115 miles
  • 2012 – 121,163 miles
  • 2011 – 114,287 miles
  • 2010 – 109,676 miles
  • 2009 – 104,598 miles
  • 2008 – 98,657 miles
  • 2007 – 92,265 miles
  • 2006 – 84,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,818 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak gearbox

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,818 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,818 miles
    Test number
    468881563652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass152,562 miles (+115)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,562 miles
    Test number
    127537161014
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill corrdoed

  3. Pass152,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,447 miles
    Test number
    251626019343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,445 miles (+2,184)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,445 miles
    Test number
    795855901270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,261 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,261 miles
    Test number
    720523784547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,492 miles
    Test number
    487219925113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail147,491 miles (+2,259)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,491 miles
    Test number
    577648279618
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass145,232 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,232 miles
    Test number
    350712405049
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

  9. Fail145,232 miles (+2,832)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,232 miles
    Test number
    221120698490
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

  10. Pass142,400 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,400 miles
    Test number
    838838119339
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp deteriorated/faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail142,360 miles (+5,785)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,360 miles
    Test number
    283262493573
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated retaining clip (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp deteriorated/faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass136,575 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,575 miles
    Test number
    505065695175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,574 miles (+4,825)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,574 miles
    Test number
    568994495173
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass131,749 miles (+4)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,749 miles
    Test number
    235629504240
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMain Fuel Pipes Corroded
    • NoteNearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
    • NoteOffside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail131,745 miles (+4,630)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,745 miles
    Test number
    678105004298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMain Fuel Pipes Corroded
    • NoteNearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
    • NoteOffside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass127,115 miles (+5,952)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,115 miles
    Test number
    778540093128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass121,163 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,163 miles
    Test number
    396654092101
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail121,162 miles (+6,875)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    529923992127
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass114,287 miles (+4,611)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    616091781100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front upper anti roll bar link rubber split.
    • NoteOffside front upper anti roll bar link rubber split.
    • NoteOffside rear disc scored and pitted.

  20. Fail109,676 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,676 miles
    Test number
    233482380429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear anti roll bar link has slight play.
    • NoteOffside rear disc surface corroded.

  21. Pass109,676 miles (+5,078)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,676 miles
    Test number
    902312080128
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear anti roll bar link has slight play.
    • NoteOffside rear disc surface corroded.

  22. Fail104,598 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    274821889137
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront anti-roll link arm ball joint covers split

  23. Pass104,598 miles (+5,941)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    664461689145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront anti-roll link arm ball joint covers split

  24. Pass98,657 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    100972878121
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn on to the legal wear limit

  25. Fail98,649 miles (+6,384)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,649 miles
    Test number
    860391578188
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn on to the legal wear limit

  26. Fail92,265 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,265 miles
    Test number
    201165337455
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  27. Pass92,265 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,265 miles
    Test number
    464165437130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,114 miles
    Test number
    511545936177
    • NoteDrivers door mirror mirror cracked but doe,s not affect view to rear

Questions about P964 AFG

Does P964 AFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P964 AFG expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P964 AFG?
The MOT on P964 AFG expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P964 AFG done?
P964 AFG was recorded at 152,818 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
Has P964 AFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P964 AFG has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on P964 AFG 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 P964 AFG find?
P964 AFG passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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