MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front shock absorber getting soft
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU56 ZGF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU56 ZGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BU56 ZGF registered?
BU56 ZGF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is BU56 ZGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU56 ZGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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