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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X443 DBLMOT history

X443 DBL is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 11 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

X443 DBL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
170,820 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X443 DBL was last recorded at 170,820 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 5,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,420 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,400 miles
Average per year
8,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,820 miles
  • 2022 – 165,420 miles
  • 2021 – 165,410 miles
  • 2020 – 157,481 miles
  • 2019 – 154,726 miles
  • 2018 – 141,489 miles
  • 2017 – 135,110 miles
  • 2016 – 118,206 miles
  • 2015 – 103,415 miles
  • 2014 – 91,393 miles
  • 2013 – 81,227 miles
  • 2012 – 73,227 miles
  • 2011 – 62,369 miles
  • 2010 – 56,509 miles
  • 2009 – 47,172 miles
  • 2008 – 37,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,820 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,820 miles (+5,400)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,820 miles
    Test number
    891961317072
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass165,420 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,420 miles
    Test number
    132029168136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,410 miles (+7,929)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,410 miles
    Test number
    194398911717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,481 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,481 miles
    Test number
    522060276637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail157,472 miles (+2,746)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,472 miles
    Test number
    873886125671
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,726 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,726 miles
    Test number
    774624312488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail154,724 miles (+13,235)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,724 miles
    Test number
    557461819718
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,489 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,489 miles
    Test number
    762680909263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,488 miles (+6,378)2 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,488 miles
    Test number
    480820081595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass135,110 miles (+16,904)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    858782154994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,206 miles (+14,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,206 miles
    Test number
    764206340545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,415 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    839198825003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail103,410 miles (+12,017)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,410 miles
    Test number
    989367525037
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass91,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    599278304096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,392 miles (+10,165)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    476828104019
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild insecure

  16. Pass81,227 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,227 miles
    Test number
    179448023428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,202 miles (+7,975)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    127297113438
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  18. Pass73,227 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,227 miles
    Test number
    578351712063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  19. Fail73,218 miles (+10,849)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,218 miles
    Test number
    115381612024
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  20. Pass62,369 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    517186821034
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail62,359 miles (+5,850)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    129041721056
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,509 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    880972620004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,172 miles (+10,033)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,172 miles
    Test number
    852595919050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,139 miles
    Test number
    124984618470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X443 DBL

Does X443 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X443 DBL expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X443 DBL?
The MOT on X443 DBL expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X443 DBL done?
X443 DBL was recorded at 170,820 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 8,554 miles a year.
Has X443 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 DBL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X443 DBL 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 X443 DBL find?
X443 DBL failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 13 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, and 12 more.

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