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HW56 FYS

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

205,267 mi
Last recorded205,267 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 205,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge + cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2016 204,980 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge + cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 182,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2015 182,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 168,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 168,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 153,137 miles

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2013 152,834 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,335 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

brake pad warning light indicating low pads

Fail 18 Oct 2012 118,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight wear on inner face brake discs

Fail 3 Dec 2010 81,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight wear on inner face brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,508 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 65,241 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HW56 FYS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HW56 FYS, 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 HW56 FYS registered?

HW56 FYS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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