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RF56 LUJ

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,446 mi
Last recorded190,446 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 190,446 miles

Nearside Front front wind screen crackrd but not seriuosly adversely affecting driver's view

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 190,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front wind screen crackrd but not seriuosly adversely affecting driver's view

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 176,852 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 167,750 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 155,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking or perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sets of rear break discs worn but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear break pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 155,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking or perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sets of rear break discs worn but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear break pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 139,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,573 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 123,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,163 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,765 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,572 miles

slight cuts in rear tyre treads

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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RF56 LUJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF56 LUJ, 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 RF56 LUJ registered?

RF56 LUJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is RF56 LUJ safe to buy?

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