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HV56 KGP

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,902 mi
Last recorded189,902 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 KGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 189,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2020 175,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 167,053 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 148,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 148,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 148,812 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front tyres showing ageing cracks, inner tyre wall

Pass 30 May 2017 141,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 134,800 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 129,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,417 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded.

Pass 23 May 2013 116,948 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 116,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 98,346 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2012 98,346 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,133 miles

emissions readings too low to register

Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,133 miles

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

brake pads approx 60% worn

emissions readings too low to register

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,346 miles

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.

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 KGP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KGP, 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 HV56 KGP registered?

HV56 KGP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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