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RF56 LUO

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

264,654 mi
Last recorded264,654 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 LUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 264,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 155,589 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 155,503 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 155,251 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,184 miles

handbrake efficient but slightly low in comparison to service brake

light brake pipe corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing in centre of tread

o/s/r brake flexi beginning to crack slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2015 89,639 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 89,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring fouling wheel (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,019 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,162 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,161 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,887 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,887 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 55,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 47,368 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,749 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 LUO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF56 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

RF56 LUO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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