MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover fitted.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray/covers fitted.
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine cover fitted.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray/covers fitted.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn suspect missing teeth (3.1.5)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt plus obstructing middle belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack inner joints
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advice adjustment on parking brake
hand brake high
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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EF56 PYW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 EF56 PYW, 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 EF56 PYW registered?
EF56 PYW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2006.
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