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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S111 GXXMOT history

S111 GXX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 175,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

S111 GXX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
175,997 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 GXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 GXX was last recorded at 175,997 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,882 miles · 14 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
9,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 175,997 miles
  • 2020 – 175,882 miles
  • 2017 – 164,054 miles
  • 2016 – 154,063 miles
  • 2015 – 140,140 miles
  • 2014 – 122,257 miles
  • 2013 – 97,394 miles
  • 2012 – 88,933 miles
  • 2011 – 85,546 miles
  • 2010 – 75,838 miles
  • 2008 – 58,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror cover damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,997 miles (+115)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,997 miles
    Test number
    653117527164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass175,882 miles (+11,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    175,882 miles
    Test number
    215351107706
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,054 miles
    Test number
    989877154152
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers are fitted

  4. Fail164,053 miles (+9,990)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,053 miles
    Test number
    624184118520
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers are fitted

  5. Pass154,063 miles (+13,923)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,063 miles
    Test number
    596402101848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndervtrays and sill covers fitted

  6. Pass140,140 miles (+17,883)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,140 miles
    Test number
    851110426116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,257 miles (+24,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,257 miles
    Test number
    325943424354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass97,394 miles (+2,617)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    459264923356
    • 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)
    • NoteFront license plate slighty damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass94,777 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    915457893146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,933 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,933 miles
    Test number
    318935702369
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass88,240 miles (+2,694)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,240 miles
    Test number
    508093022124
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteThe electro mechamical steering wheel lock system E L V is inhibiting

  12. Pass85,546 miles (+650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,546 miles
    Test number
    436996601390
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe emmission is so clean so the machine hasnt pass the emissions.]

  13. Pass84,896 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    948593231141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail84,874 miles (+9,036)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    278032631116
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,838 miles (+17,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    552579900165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    904349528383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S111 GXX

Does S111 GXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S111 GXX expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S111 GXX?
The MOT on S111 GXX expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S111 GXX done?
S111 GXX was recorded at 175,997 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 9,052 miles a year.
Has S111 GXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 GXX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on S111 GXX 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 S111 GXX find?
S111 GXX passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front mirror cover damaged, and 3 more.

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