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221,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axlev (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s/r and n/s/r inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s/r and n/s/r inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside handbrake haas low reading
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ecu light on
emissions too low to detect
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017,98y xl (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
EML illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres low on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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WF56 GAX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 WF56 GAX, 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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WF56 GAX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.
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