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RO56 TVF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,479 mi
Last recorded191,479 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 TVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 191,479 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 191,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 185,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 174,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 164,448 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 164,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 157,032 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

Fail 25 Aug 2017 157,032 miles

Brake performance not tested Main brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 19 Aug 2016 145,577 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,163 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,844 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 122,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,125 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 110,125 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 95,671 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,800 miles

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

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)

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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RO56 TVF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RO56 TVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO56 TVF registered?

RO56 TVF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is RO56 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 TVF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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