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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X794 GGHMOT history

X794 GGH is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

X794 GGH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2022
Mileage
70,797 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X794 GGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X794 GGH was last recorded at 70,797 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,097 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
700 miles
Average per year
2,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 70,797 miles
  • 2020 – 70,097 miles
  • 2019 – 69,144 miles
  • 2018 – 68,620 miles
  • 2017 – 67,863 miles
  • 2016 – 66,987 miles
  • 2015 – 65,874 miles
  • 2014 – 64,706 miles
  • 2013 – 63,564 miles
  • 2012 – 59,769 miles
  • 2011 – 56,917 miles
  • 2010 – 51,083 miles
  • 2009 – 45,824 miles
  • 2008 – 41,853 miles
  • 2007 – 35,852 miles
  • 2006 – 30,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,797 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,797 miles (+700)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    660635744225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass70,097 miles (+953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    235606463559
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass69,144 miles (+524)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    608439410713
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    542587856695
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all 4 x tyres weathered on side walls

  5. Fail68,620 miles (+757)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    538843681415
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all 4 x tyres weathered on side walls

  6. Pass67,863 miles (+876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    181664152884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass66,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    835237151858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,987 miles (+1,113)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    986612801292
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass65,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    723833560142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail65,874 miles (+1,168)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    766182431370
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass64,706 miles (+1,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,706 miles
    Test number
    935832674234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass63,564 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    258006073298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass59,769 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    595109792166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,917 miles
    Test number
    567408611219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,917 miles (+310)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,917 miles
    Test number
    846627311240
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAccident damage evident

  16. Fail56,607 miles (+5,524)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,607 miles
    Test number
    749428511195
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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)

  17. Pass51,083 miles (+5,259)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,083 miles
    Test number
    211120190047
    • NoteNearside reverse lamp not working.
    • NoteOffside rear inner side lamp not working.
    • NoteOil leak from front of engine undertray area.

  18. Pass45,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    361551719141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,824 miles (+3,971)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    712831519162
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,853 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    282531458103
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail41,853 miles (+6,001)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    691551958146
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass35,852 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    242739327449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,999 miles
    Test number
    894268116100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,999 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,999 miles
    Test number
    980507916111
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR OUTER INERTIA SEAT BELT AND STALK NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT STRAPPED IN POSITION
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WEARING ON OUTER EDGE RECOMMEND TRACKING

Questions about X794 GGH

Does X794 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X794 GGH expired on 6 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X794 GGH?
The MOT on X794 GGH expired on 6 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X794 GGH done?
X794 GGH was recorded at 70,797 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 2,564 miles a year.
Has X794 GGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X794 GGH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on X794 GGH 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 X794 GGH find?
X794 GGH passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush worn, and 5 more.

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