MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays hide components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault rectifyed tyre pressure fault (1.6 (b))
engine covers and under trays hide components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS
engine bay fitted with covers obscuring components
under side of vehicle completely covered with plastic obscuring components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
engine management light
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
mot carried out in wet conditions
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate damaged slightly
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate damaged slightly
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA56 ZZT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 SA56 ZZT, 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 ZZT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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