MOT Status
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229,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Damaged.... brake lining dislodged ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Dampness around rear differential
Exhaust system corroded
Front and rear anti-roll bars corroded
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear parking brake effort low
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
movement o/s steering arm
rear brake hoses age cracking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted
rear number plate deteriorated
undertrays fitted
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted
rear number plate deteriorated
undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres wearing on edges and have some deep cuts
exhaust corroded
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
stone chips in windscreen
exhaust corroded
sills covered
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres wearing on edges and have some deep cuts
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
rear no.plate poor
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
rear no.plate poor
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front pad wire dangling !
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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FH56 OSW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 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 FH56 OSW, 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 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FH56 OSW registered?
FH56 OSW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2007.
Is FH56 OSW safe to buy?
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