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OV56 UKF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 UKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,959 miles

n/s front steering rack arm play

Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

signs of a fuel leak around tank area

Fail 18 Feb 2017 111,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

signs of a fuel leak around tank area

Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,561 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,810 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,254 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,620 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 UKF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OV56 UKF, 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 OV56 UKF registered?

OV56 UKF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is OV56 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 UKF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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