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GF56 UDK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,308 mi
Last recorded149,308 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 149,308 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDE ( or parking brake ) (1.2.1 (f))

Engine under tray fitted ( under body ) not allowing full inspection

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE ( wearing thin ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Differential oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 12 Jan 2022 144,969 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff oil leak

engine cover & undercovers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2022 144,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff oil leak

engine cover & undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 139,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under cover fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2021 139,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 137,073 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 137,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 130,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all around (3.6.B.4d)

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

Manufacturer engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,144 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (1.1.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all around (3.6.B.4d)

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

Manufacturer engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,278 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 119,278 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Track End rd (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 115,407 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,725 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,542 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,561 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 81,473 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 79,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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 UDK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 UDK, 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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GF56 UDK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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