MOT Status
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160,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm Pin/bush worn Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter/plate Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm Pin/Bush Worn Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area oil leak (under tray fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush worn deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter steel cover deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush worn deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
play in o/s steering rack inner joint.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in o/s steering rack inner joint.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in o/s steering rack inner joint.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f steering rack has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f steering rack has slight play
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF56 LPX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?
GF56 LPX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2006.
Is GF56 LPX safe to buy?
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