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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate loose
Offside Rear brake back plate missing
front bumper damaged
rear underside of vehicle corroded
tpms indicates a tyre pressure fault
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear brake back plate loose
Offside Rear brake back plate missing
front bumper damaged
rear underside of vehicle corroded
tpms indicates a tyre pressure fault
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear disc back plate loose
Nearside Rear scuffing noise when wheel spun up
Offside Front mirror cover damaged/missing
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust flexi corroded
rear heatshield insecure
rear subframe bushes worn slightly
tyre light on dash
Brake performance not tested due to suspension fault on vehicle (1.2.1 (g))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front bumper has damage
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front mirror cover missing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc back plates loose and touching discs
Rear heatshield insecure
TPMS light on
brake pad light on dash
rear subframe bushes slightly worn
scuffing noise when rear wheels spun up
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front brake pad sensor damaged and insecure
Offside Front door mirror cover missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges void of tread and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad light on dash
front bumper damaged and insecure
tyre light on dash
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ITEMS NOT TESTED UNDER BONNET
Nearside Front brake pad sensor damaged and insecure
Offside Front door mirror cover missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges void of tread and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
both front headlamp lenses in poor condition
brake pad light on dash
front bumper damaged and insecure
tyre light on dash
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside mirror casing missing.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside mirror casing missing.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Mirror casing missing.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Mirror casing missing.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside drivers door mirror has part missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside drivers door mirror has part missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear suspension warning light on
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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SH06 USX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 SH06 USX, 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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SH06 USX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2006.
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