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FG56 FYE

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

207,395 mi
Last recorded207,395 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 207,395 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 207,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside headlamp flickers slightly

handbrake has little reserve.

under trays fitted restricting full inspection .

Fail 7 Aug 2019 333,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front flexible brake hose damaged, possibly fouling

brake pipes corroded

headlamp cleaning devices possibly not working if fitted

offside front additional position lamp not working

parking brake operating lever mechanism possible fault

Pass 4 Sep 2018 314,028 miles

offside front tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

both headlamp beam images slightly incorrect

brake pipes corroded

nearside bonnet catch faulty

nearside dipped headlamp possible intermittent fault

offside front brake hose damaged and fouling anti-roll bar linkage

parking brake ratchet mechanism possible fault

Fail 31 Aug 2018 313,761 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlamp beam images slightly incorrect

brake pipes corroded

nearside bonnet catch faulty

nearside dipped headlamp possible intermittent fault

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (on legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn to appx 2.0mm and void of tread on inner edge

offside front brake hose damaged and fouling anti-roll bar linkage

offside front tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

parking brake ratchet mechanism possible fault

Pass 11 Jul 2017 177,623 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 177,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 162,121 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 162,121 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 144,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 130,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,062 miles

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

bonnet release catch not working as fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 119,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

bonnet release catch not working as fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,306 miles

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

N/S/F Jacking point missing

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,837 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON ON BRAKING EFFORT HAND / SERVICE BRAKE OLD PADS IN NEARSIDE REAR / NEW PADS FITTED TO OTHER WHEELS

Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FG56 FYE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG56 FYE, 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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FG56 FYE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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