MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 .
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet release catch not working as fitted
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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON ON BRAKING EFFORT HAND / SERVICE BRAKE OLD PADS IN NEARSIDE REAR / NEW PADS FITTED TO OTHER WHEELS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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