MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear slight cut in sidewall, no cord showing
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult
engine covers fitted making close inspection difficult
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult
engine covers fitted making close inspection difficult
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of oil leak under car
o/s outer tail lamp inop
o/s/r brake pipe badly rusted unable to fully asses due to location of securing clip
zero emissions recorded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of oil leak under car
o/s outer tail lamp inop
o/s/r brake pipe badly rusted unable to fully asses due to location of securing clip
zero emissions recorded
zero emissions recorded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
zero emissions recorded
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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SV56 LSL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SV56 LSL, 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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What year was SV56 LSL registered?
SV56 LSL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is SV56 LSL safe to buy?
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