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HV56 OUS

2006 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,763 mi
Last recorded174,763 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OUS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 174,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 169,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 163,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 158,814 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 158,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 153,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 153,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 122,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,061 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 109,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,137 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,545 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 OUS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Red 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 HV56 OUS, 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 HV56 OUS registered?

HV56 OUS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is HV56 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 OUS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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