MOT Status
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166,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bendy shape [big bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bendy shape [big bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and under tray fitted
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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GU56 BVH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 GU56 BVH, 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 GU56 BVH registered?
GU56 BVH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is GU56 BVH safe to buy?
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