MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
off side front roll bar link very slight play
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
off side front roll bar link very slight play
rear brake disc poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm front bushes slightly splitting (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front + rear discs pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
long travel handbrake
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system slightly corroded
long travel handbrake
low performance o/s handbrake
various minor engine oil leaks
Brake pipes corroded (greased)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipes corroded (greased)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/F tyre wearing thin (3mm)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s o/s rear tyres slightly splitting inbetween tread approx 4.5mm tread
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ56 HPY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SJ56 HPY, 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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SJ56 HPY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2006.
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