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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X439 XPLMOT history

X439 XPL is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 14 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
193,758 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X439 XPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X439 XPL was last recorded at 193,758 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,713 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
2,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,758 miles
  • 2021 – 193,713 miles
  • 2020 – 193,657 miles
  • 2019 – 193,559 miles
  • 2018 – 193,421 miles
  • 2017 – 192,823 miles
  • 2016 – 192,796 miles
  • 2015 – 192,784 miles
  • 2014 – 192,176 miles
  • 2013 – 191,164 miles
  • 2012 – 189,572 miles
  • 2011 – 186,710 miles
  • 2010 – 184,385 miles
  • 2009 – 183,508 miles
  • 2008 – 176,471 miles
  • 2007 – 162,216 miles
  • 2006 – 150,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,758 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,758 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,758 miles
    Test number
    493278852286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,713 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    193,713 miles
    Test number
    309585623614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass193,657 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    193,657 miles
    Test number
    448570120315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    193,559 miles
    Test number
    531261129596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail193,559 miles (+138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,559 miles
    Test number
    885728877190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass193,421 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    193,421 miles
    Test number
    711700029522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,823 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    192,823 miles
    Test number
    604821111062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,796 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    192,796 miles
    Test number
    784861322733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass192,784 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    192,784 miles
    Test number
    536999310573
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lens cracked no white light
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTape covering dashboard warning lights

  10. Fail192,784 miles (+608)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,784 miles
    Test number
    212018863674
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lens cracked no white light
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTape covering dashboard warning lights

  11. Pass192,176 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    192,176 miles
    Test number
    198271154318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail192,158 miles (+994)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,158 miles
    Test number
    639237844345
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass191,164 miles (+1,592)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    191,164 miles
    Test number
    466221643372
    • 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass189,572 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    189,572 miles
    Test number
    368508432397
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail189,554 miles (+2,844)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,554 miles
    Test number
    649224932315
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass186,710 miles (+2,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    186,710 miles
    Test number
    886407551374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass184,385 miles (+877)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    184,385 miles
    Test number
    732999610392
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front disc,s pitting

  18. Pass183,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    183,508 miles
    Test number
    934785019310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail183,508 miles (+7,037)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,508 miles
    Test number
    471775019353
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass176,471 miles (+14,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    176,471 miles
    Test number
    104675428357
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass162,216 miles (+12,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    162,216 miles
    Test number
    163625327306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass150,122 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    150,122 miles
    Test number
    294669616335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail150,116 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,116 miles
    Test number
    744628816323
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X439 XPL

Does X439 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X439 XPL expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X439 XPL?
The MOT on X439 XPL expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X439 XPL done?
X439 XPL was recorded at 193,758 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 2,849 miles a year.
Has X439 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X439 XPL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on X439 XPL 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 X439 XPL find?
X439 XPL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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