MOT Status
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162,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Engine cover fitted preventing the examination of engine component
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Lower Engine cover fitted preventing the examination of engine component
brake warning light on in vehicle
n/s rear brake caliper clip damaged
Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
brake warning light on in vehicle
n/s rear brake caliper clip damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection off all components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement 2mm (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection off all components
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
front brake discs worn
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
rear discs slightly scored
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PE56 MHN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 PE56 MHN, 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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PE56 MHN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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