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BU56 ZGT

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,676 mi
Last recorded151,676 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZGT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 151,676 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 151,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pad wear message on

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Tpm on

Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 146,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 140,240 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,242 miles

front number plate cracked

rattle/noise from exhaust

rear outer cv boots poor

rear wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2015 134,151 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate cracked

rattle/noise from exhaust

rear outer cv boots poor

rear wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,195 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2014 126,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2013 110,491 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 110,491 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tpm light on

Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,317 miles

emissions too clean for printout

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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BU56 ZGT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

BU56 ZGT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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