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OY56 POV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

304,992 mi
Last recorded304,992 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 POV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 304,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential has slight leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 304,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential has slight leak

Pass 31 Dec 2015 278,612 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not blowing

Pass 30 Dec 2014 248,324 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 248,320 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 218,030 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 218,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 184,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 145,165 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 112,848 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,705 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OY56 POV 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 66.7%.

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 OY56 POV, 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 OY56 POV registered?

OY56 POV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is OY56 POV safe to buy?

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