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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V708 ECCMOT history

V708 ECC is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

V708 ECC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
174,937 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 ECC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 ECC was last recorded at 174,937 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,937 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,937 miles
  • 2021 – 169,498 miles
  • 2020 – 166,187 miles
  • 2019 – 163,447 miles
  • 2018 – 160,329 miles
  • 2017 – 158,115 miles
  • 2016 – 155,540 miles
  • 2015 – 152,903 miles
  • 2014 – 149,575 miles
  • 2013 – 144,462 miles
  • 2012 – 140,519 miles
  • 2011 – 139,211 miles
  • 2010 – 135,217 miles
  • 2009 – 124,374 miles
  • 2008 – 115,238 miles
  • 2007 – 103,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,937 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded centreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, perished and heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside both jacking points are corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat-shield is insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deterioratedRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Outer sill is corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,937 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,937 miles
    Test number
    603856261193
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, perished and heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside both jacking points are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat-shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  2. Fail174,937 miles (+5,439)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,937 miles
    Test number
    429654934156
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, perished and heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside both jacking points are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat-shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass169,498 miles (+54)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,498 miles
    Test number
    760219612596
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside both jacking points are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  4. Fail169,444 miles (+3,257)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,444 miles
    Test number
    692280801246
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside both jacking points are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  5. Pass166,187 miles (+2,740)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,187 miles
    Test number
    839261231283
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (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 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth offside front and nearside rear jacking points are corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  6. Pass163,447 miles (+3,118)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,447 miles
    Test number
    249288795750
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and slightly perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth offside front and nearside rear jacking points are corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  7. Pass160,329 miles (+72)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,329 miles
    Test number
    523505467483
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has a perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  8. Fail160,257 miles (+2,142)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,257 miles
    Test number
    867820105546
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has a perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  9. Pass158,115 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,115 miles
    Test number
    297275373256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc dust shield is loose/rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail158,115 miles (+2,575)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,115 miles
    Test number
    405323768170
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc dust shield is loose/rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass155,540 miles (+2,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,540 miles
    Test number
    296564230962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff' has an oil leak

  12. Pass152,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,903 miles
    Test number
    418959430557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  13. Fail152,903 miles (+3,328)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,903 miles
    Test number
    794632281077
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  14. Pass149,575 miles (+31)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,575 miles
    Test number
    286669174212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail149,544 miles (+5,082)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,544 miles
    Test number
    387213774284
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass144,462 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    575636273297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail144,462 miles (+3,943)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    388856473455
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass140,519 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    117501552238
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  19. Fail140,519 miles (+1,308)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    416110452219
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  20. Fail139,211 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    215470571228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  21. Pass139,211 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    669560671271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail135,217 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,217 miles
    Test number
    290304270221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnable to view brakes through wheels

  23. Pass135,217 miles (+10,843)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    135,217 miles
    Test number
    901114470269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnable to view brakes through wheels

  24. Pass124,374 miles (+9,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    124,374 miles
    Test number
    703238619269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass115,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    115,238 miles
    Test number
    373746268170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail115,238 miles (+11,472)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,238 miles
    Test number
    754115068164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass103,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    820905567136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V708 ECC

Does V708 ECC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 ECC expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 ECC?
The MOT on V708 ECC expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 ECC done?
V708 ECC was recorded at 174,937 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
Has V708 ECC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 ECC has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V708 ECC 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 V708 ECC find?
V708 ECC passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 12 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; fuel pipe/s corroded centre; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 9 more.

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