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VU56 HYZ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,736 mi
Last recorded180,736 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 180,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 172,541 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 172,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on linkage all broken (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has chunk of rubber missing from sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 163,325 miles

child seat in nearside rear remove items from mirror

Fail 19 Oct 2015 163,323 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear hand brake lever (3.5.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

child seat in nearside rear remove items from mirror

Pass 19 Nov 2014 154,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 154,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 144,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air con belt missing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 144,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air con belt missing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,721 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS , NOT RFR

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,784 miles

INSUFFICIENT SMOKE EMITTED TO GIVE READING ,VERY CLEAN MACHINE.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS , NOT R.F.R.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TYRE SIZE245/40/18.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 109,647 miles

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

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

INSUFFICIENT SMOKE EMITTED TO GIVE READING ,VERY CLEAN MACHINE.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS , NOT R.F.R.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TYRE SIZE245/40/18.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 91,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,399 miles

Full underbody trays fitted.

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

O/s/r tyre has nail in centre.

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

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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VU56 HYZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU56 HYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 HYZ registered?

VU56 HYZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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