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HV56 KFT

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,860 mi
Last recorded189,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 KFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 189,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 189,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 179,459 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 179,376 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 162,489 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 162,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 142,884 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 142,884 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 138,035 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 138,035 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing low mot criteria (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 124,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just passing low mot criteria (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just passing low mot criteria (3.6.B.2c)

advise no clear inspection on brake pipes due to plastic floor covers

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyre edges worn and just passing low mot criteria

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,590 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise park brake check and adjust

tyres close to wear markers

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,337 miles

advise park brake adjustment

advise steering check after new track rod ends are fitted

no clear check on brake pads and brake pipes .plastic covers over most components

Fail 3 Sep 2011 96,337 miles

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

advise park brake adjustment

advise steering check after new track rod ends are fitted

no clear check on brake pads and brake pipes .plastic covers over most components

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,480 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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HV56 KFT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV56 KFT, 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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HV56 KFT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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