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GF56 ZYU

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

272,782 mi
Last recorded272,782 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 272,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2020 250,951 miles

front number plate deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake lever too high

Pass 26 Nov 2019 237,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 203,771 miles

covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 193,870 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 193,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 170,046 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 170,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 153,853 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 126,859 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2013 120,327 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 115,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 107,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,342 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 102,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,861 miles

oil level too high

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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