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GF56 EVJ

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,682 mi
Last recorded191,682 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 191,682 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 186,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 185,835 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 185,835 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 175,435 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 167,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 157,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 146,625 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 144,622 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,394 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight washer not working

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,599 miles

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

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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GF56 EVJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 EVJ, 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 GF56 EVJ registered?

GF56 EVJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is GF56 EVJ safe to buy?

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