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OV56 UAT

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,837 mi
Last recorded153,837 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 UAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 153,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front head light slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,941 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration black smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle throwing out black smoke (8.2.1.2 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head light slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met (16%), it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

under trays fitted not allowing full under body inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2018 115,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met (16%), it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

under trays fitted not allowing full under body inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,255 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 61,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,927 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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OV56 UAT 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 73.3%.

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 OV56 UAT, 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 OV56 UAT registered?

OV56 UAT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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