MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front brake backplate insecure
both front brake pipes corroded
exhaust shield insecure and rear hanger missing
ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
play steering rack
some damage
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake pipes corroded
exhaust shield insecure and rear hanger missing
ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
play steering rack
some damage
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
brake warning lamp illuminated
brake pad warning on
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning on
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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SB56 UEJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SB56 UEJ, 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 SB56 UEJ registered?
SB56 UEJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2006.
Is SB56 UEJ safe to buy?
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