MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front tyres just legal on inner edges BORDERLINE
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
operation of eye level stop light
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)
Braking system leaking rear of o/s main (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s just legal
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s just legal
Offside 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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EY56 UPT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 EY56 UPT, 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 EY56 UPT registered?
EY56 UPT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is EY56 UPT safe to buy?
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