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GP56 CFA

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,020 mi
Last recorded109,020 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 CFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,112 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer arm balljoint worn and sat wrong (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Rear under body slight corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,695 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 10 Nov 2016 77,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,398 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 48,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,738 miles

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

plastic covers fitted underneath car

Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,702 miles

front brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres have lots of cuts in the tread areas

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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GP56 CFA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP56 CFA, 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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GP56 CFA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GP56 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP56 CFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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