MOT Status
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114,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside bonnet latch faulty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside bonnet latch faulty
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet poorly secured
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Central rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Most rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Number plate smoked
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Number plate smoked
Rear Subframe, nearside rear most mount damaged
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above diff (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near suspension air bag (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Number plate smoked
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Number plate smoked
Rear Subframe, nearside rear most mount damaged
Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded in numerous places - possibly excessively. Requires attention.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded in numerous places - possibly excessively. Requires attention.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s front tyre deep slice in outer sidewall
o/s rear brake pad wear indicator insecure
wipers noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W500 LAL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W500 LAL, 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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W500 LAL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2006.
Is W500 LAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W500 LAL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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