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GF56 EVT

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,429 mi
Last recorded41,429 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 41,429 miles

nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2022 41,429 miles

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

nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 36,179 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,367 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2019 34,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,204 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,736 miles

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 12,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,613 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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GF56 EVT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 EVT registered?

GF56 EVT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GF56 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 EVT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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