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HY56 HKC

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,228 mi
Last recorded136,228 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 HKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 136,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,747 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 122,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,707 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak oil leak around sump area ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front nsf bump stop split

Offside Front osf bump stop split

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,794 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f bumper slight damage engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 88,794 miles

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

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)

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f bumper slight damage engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,785 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,932 miles

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

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

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 49,974 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,480 miles

offside front of the vehicle slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,214 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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HY56 HKC is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY56 HKC, 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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HY56 HKC is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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