MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,175 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both foremost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted
Wet Inspection
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted
Wet Inspection
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view off the road
Covers fitted upper and lower
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inside edge
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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FP56 JNF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 FP56 JNF, 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 FP56 JNF registered?
FP56 JNF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.
Is FP56 JNF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP56 JNF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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