MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW + BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose SILENCER (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering arm has slight play
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front steering arm has slight play
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge S (5.2.3 (e))
Central STOPLIGHT SOME L.E.D BULBS OUT
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 34% (3.7.B.6b)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Wheel bolt(s) missing nearside front (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage to offside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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DV06 HFB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DV06 HFB, 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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DV06 HFB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2006.
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