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RF56 SNV

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

305,075 mi
Last recorded305,075 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 305,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 292,111 miles

windscreen has damage but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Nov 2016 275,100 miles

All 4 tyres worn on the inner edges

Crack in screen x2

Offside wing mirror disfigured

Pass 3 Dec 2015 259,510 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 235,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 235,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 135,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 120,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,597 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 68,468 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,588 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,913 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

washer jet spraying but not correctly

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 SNV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

RF56 SNV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is RF56 SNV safe to buy?

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