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VO56 OUD

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

280,896 mi
Last recorded280,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 OUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 280,896 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake readings lower than expected

Fail 16 Jul 2024 280,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake readings lower than expected

Pass 8 Aug 2023 273,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 263,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 254,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 243,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 232,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 222,309 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 222,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 206,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 179,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 179,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 164,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 164,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 145,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,748 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 125,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,921 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,353 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VO56 OUD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VO56 OUD, 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 VO56 OUD registered?

VO56 OUD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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