MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers
under-trays
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine covers
under-trays
n/s/f tyre wearing low from inner edge
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing low from inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to see inner pads
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to see inner pads
bolt missing out of exhaust
n/s/r hand brake a little low recommend to adjust rear brake shoes
waring light on dash for brake pads
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bolt missing out of exhaust
n/s/r hand brake a little low recommend to adjust rear brake shoes
waring light on dash for brake pads
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight wear front brake discs inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front head light beam patten slightly deteriorated
slight wear front brake discs inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE56 HWY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 RE56 HWY, 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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RE56 HWY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 3 November 2006.
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