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SA56 TYS

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,745 mi
Last recorded145,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 TYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 145,745 miles

O/S/R body is damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2018 145,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure Headlamp not sitting in right (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver Washers not working (8.2.1a)

O/S/R body is damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,811 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear discs worn and lipped

n/s/r lower reflector missing

slight play in all 4 front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,057 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 23 Dec 2014 86,330 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 86,304 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,936 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,610 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,763 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,350 miles

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

handbrake travel high.

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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SA56 TYS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA56 TYS, 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 SA56 TYS registered?

SA56 TYS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SA56 TYS safe to buy?

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