MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Inner Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust blowing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is wearing worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both RH and LH sides (3.5.1g)
Underneath, engine and chassis are covered so unable to check fuel and brake pipes
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both OFF and Nearside upper ones (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is wearing worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both RH and LH sides (3.5.1g)
Underneath, engine and chassis are covered so unable to check fuel and brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in two places/outer part of tyre (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
O/S/R Light damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cracks in offside rear lamp lens
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front brake discs worn and corroded nearside pitted
rear brake discs corroded
nearside front inner brake pad worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front inner brake pad worn
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WP56 BUH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WP56 BUH, 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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WP56 BUH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2006.
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