MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,851 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
tyres Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative ( lamp is on )
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
tyres Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative ( lamp is on )
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads overlapping discs
windscreen damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads overlapping discs
windscreen damage
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper bush above caliper slightly leaking grease but not split or inoperative
Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted with the belt
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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GF06 JCV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 GF06 JCV, 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 GF06 JCV registered?
GF06 JCV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.
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