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GF56 OEO

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,652 mi
Last recorded200,652 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 OEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 200,652 miles

revers lamps inoperative

some damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 15 Dec 2020 200,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

revers lamps inoperative

some damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2019 189,793 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 189,793 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

revers lamps remain on

Pass 15 Nov 2018 177,753 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side beam pattern poor

revers lamps inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2017 165,847 miles

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

emission no reading on meter

Fail 8 Nov 2017 165,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

emission no reading on meter

Pass 28 Oct 2016 153,467 miles

EMISSIONS TOO LOW FOR READING

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2016 153,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EMISSIONS TOO LOW FOR READING

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,403 miles

n/s/f tyre split around tread wall

Fail 11 Nov 2014 128,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,910 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,351 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,327 miles

front tyre treads wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,740 miles

NSR Tyre worn to 2mm

OSR Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,496 miles

off side front tyre scrubbing due to track rod end

Fail 29 Oct 2009 58,496 miles

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

k/d/s

off side front tyre scrubbing due to track rod end

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 OEO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OEO, 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 OEO registered?

GF56 OEO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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