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FY56 RMX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,990 mi
Last recorded301,990 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 RMX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 301,990 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 267,898 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ,differential leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 248,369 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 248,367 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 235,742 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2020 235,711 miles

Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 221,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced small inner lamp not working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 221,753 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced small inner lamp not working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 210,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre`s starting to where on inner edge`s

condensasion o/s headlamp

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2017 199,314 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 199,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 187,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 187,572 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 176,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust emssion (pass)no acceleration detected

Pass 14 Feb 2014 160,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 160,206 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 138,840 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 119,212 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,443 miles

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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FY56 RMX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY56 RMX, 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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FY56 RMX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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