MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested needs a flexible hose (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe off top of flexy by bend and also in clip (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate incorrect Front and rear (0.1 (c))
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
both rear tyres deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres also wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres deteriorating
Front correct plate stuck over the registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear correct plate stuck over the registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV56 DVU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 GV56 DVU, 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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GV56 DVU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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