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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S48 BPKMOT history

S48 BPK is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

S48 BPK green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
168,662 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 BPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S48 BPK was last recorded at 168,662 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 1,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,699 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,963 miles
Average per year
4,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,662 miles
  • 2023 – 166,699 miles
  • 2022 – 165,137 miles
  • 2021 – 163,799 miles
  • 2019 – 161,651 miles
  • 2018 – 155,161 miles
  • 2017 – 153,032 miles
  • 2016 – 150,856 miles
  • 2015 – 148,362 miles
  • 2014 – 148,362 miles
  • 2013 – 143,269 miles
  • 2011 – 138,317 miles
  • 2010 – 128,837 miles
  • 2009 – 123,024 miles
  • 2008 – 116,650 miles
  • 2007 – 108,322 miles
  • 2006 – 97,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,662 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point corroded, non prescribed area.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,662 miles (+1,963)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,662 miles
    Test number
    592344078651
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point corroded, non prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass166,699 miles (+1,562)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,699 miles
    Test number
    979662547485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass165,137 miles (+14)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,137 miles
    Test number
    632254716286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,123 miles (+1,324)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,123 miles
    Test number
    237835673327
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,799 miles (+14)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,799 miles
    Test number
    180453470107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,785 miles (+2,134)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,785 miles
    Test number
    118933879579
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,651 miles (+3,202)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,651 miles
    Test number
    106866067264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,449 miles (+3,288)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,449 miles
    Test number
    781413987307
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    133181017607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail155,161 miles (+2,129)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    231013073503
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass153,032 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,032 miles
    Test number
    662623985805
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass150,856 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,856 miles
    Test number
    136511421165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both pipes fitted offside running from front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail150,854 miles (+2,492)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,854 miles
    Test number
    990093917104
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both pipes fitted offside running from front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass148,362 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    148,362 miles
    Test number
    227538605022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside mirror backing missing

  15. Fail148,362 miles (+5,093)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,362 miles
    Test number
    897787054326
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside mirror backing missing

  16. Pass143,269 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    308099363214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail143,269 miles (+4,952)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    128858463203
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass138,317 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    138,317 miles
    Test number
    926944161288
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking

  19. Fail138,317 miles (+9,480)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,317 miles
    Test number
    177883961220
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking

  20. Pass128,837 miles (+5,813)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    128,837 miles
    Test number
    152393250266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass123,024 miles (+6,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,024 miles
    Test number
    343951869406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass116,650 miles (+8,328)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    116,650 miles
    Test number
    380436708490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear hand brake cable corroded

  23. Pass108,322 miles (+10,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    108,322 miles
    Test number
    861435707210
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass97,959 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    97,959 miles
    Test number
    871065216208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,956 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    844944316205
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S48 BPK

Does S48 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 BPK expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 BPK?
The MOT on S48 BPK expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 BPK done?
S48 BPK was recorded at 168,662 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
Has S48 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 BPK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S48 BPK 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 S48 BPK find?
S48 BPK failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 3 major defects and 15 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 15 more.

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