MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Engine cover and under trays masking some components
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Engine cover and under trays masking some components
Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in centre of tread ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES
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)
Park Brake Efficiency 19%
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES
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)
Park Brake Efficiency 19%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Wipers not clear straight away
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front dumper damaged
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure damaged Sharpe edges (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Wipers not clear straight away
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front dumper damaged
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under tray fitted
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under vehicle wet at the time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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SH56 UWZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SH56 UWZ, 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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SH56 UWZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2006.
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