MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
under cover's fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
under cover's fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
undertrays fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system damaged at flexi pipe, no visible leaks and system still secure
both front brake discs worn/pitted
both rear brake pipe sections corroded
brake application uneven and imbalanced
front brake pad set wearing unevenly
n/s/r tyre - AT 1.6mm
o/s/r and both front tyres wearing low
n/s/f & n/s/r tyres nearing legal limit 2.0mm
o/s/f lower suspension arm - ball joint worn/play
o/s/f track-rod end worn/play
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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SJ56 MTU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SJ56 MTU, 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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How do I check the history of SJ56 MTU?
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What year was SJ56 MTU registered?
SJ56 MTU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.
Is SJ56 MTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ56 MTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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