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GY56 HCL

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2022 138,093 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 126,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front discs inner face slight corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs inner face corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2019 118,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs inner face corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, but higher point of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f inner brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 106,965 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,458 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,778 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,846 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 79,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,458 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GY56 HCL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY56 HCL, 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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GY56 HCL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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