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HN56 OLU

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,421 mi
Last recorded174,421 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 OLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 174,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 169,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 168,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 166,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 163,028 miles

hand brake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Fail 13 Oct 2018 163,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 159,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 154,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper arm linkage slightly deteriorated

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated

various protective covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 148,326 miles

Full under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight leak rear diff

Pass 10 Oct 2014 140,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades noisey.

H/brake lever high.

Oil leak from rear diff.

Servo brake pipe deformed.

Sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 129,914 miles

1/wiperblades noisey

2/full undertrays fitted

3/slight leak rear diff

Fail 10 Oct 2013 129,914 miles

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

1/wiperblades noisey

2/full undertrays fitted

3/slight leak rear diff

4/heat sheiled loose on front pipe/vibration

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,932 miles

1/slight wear front brake discs

2/full undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,932 miles

Front brake discs worn

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 73,763 miles

engine and floortrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2010 73,763 miles

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

engine and floortrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,639 miles

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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HN56 OLU 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 HN56 OLU, 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 HN56 OLU registered?

HN56 OLU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is HN56 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN56 OLU 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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