MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
308,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pad indicator on
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pad indicator on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advise engine has an oil leak
Advise exhaust heat sheild rattle
Advise low emmiter so no emmision results
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advise engine has an oil leak
Advise exhaust heat sheild rattle
Advise low emmiter so no emmision results
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear 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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CV56 YCT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CV56 YCT, 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 CV56 YCT registered?
CV56 YCT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2006.
Is CV56 YCT safe to buy?
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