MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt AND center ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres middle tread 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt AND center ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres middle tread 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm tread left and wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear cv joint slight leaking grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner tread worn bald and 1.6 to 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear cv joint slight leaking grease
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm tread left and wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear cv joint slight leaking grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner tread worn bald and 1.6 to 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear cv joint slight leaking grease
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front down pipe heatshield insecure/rattles
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA56 GKV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 SA56 GKV, 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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SA56 GKV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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