MOT Status
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203,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f+n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
full plastic covers underside
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)
parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)
parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside 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)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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VX06 OAB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VX06 OAB, 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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VX06 OAB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2006.
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