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GF56 LSK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

329,823 mi
Last recorded329,823 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LSK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 329,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

slight handbrake travel

slight movement in both front drop-links

Pass 28 Sep 2017 183,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust fexi blowing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 183,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust fexi blowing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,484 miles

BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. ALL BRAKES R OK

Offside Front SLIGHT SPLIT ON TOP RUBBER ON TIE ROD. STILL WORK OK.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,922 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,678 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear hanger not connected to rear box

Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,676 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f pad warning light harness not connected

rear hanger not connected to rear box

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 36,755 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,871 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,871 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,761 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 LSK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF56 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

GF56 LSK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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