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SJ56 HPY

2006 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 HPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,411 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

off side front roll bar link very slight play

Fail 1 May 2019 96,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 74,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,772 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,032 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,032 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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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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