MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front number plate deteriorated
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
parking brake lever too high
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake lever has little reserve travel left
under trays fitted
covers / undertrays fitted
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil level too high
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF56 ZYU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?
GF56 ZYU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2006.
Is GF56 ZYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF56 ZYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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