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HV56 OUL

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

213,374 mi
Last recorded213,374 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 213,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 213,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 195,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 181,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 181,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 162,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Fail 9 Dec 2016 162,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 149,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 144,466 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 144,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 139,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 122,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,228 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,228 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OUL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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