MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS SIGHTLY FLICKERING
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible AFTERMARKET CONVERSION TO HID'S, ALSO FLICKERING, LIKELY TO DAZZLE OTHER ROAD USERS (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible AFTERMARKET CONVERSION TO HID'S, ALSO FLICKERING, LIKELY TO DAZZLE OTHER ROAD USERS (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNTING DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))
BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS SIGHTLY FLICKERING
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays fitted to vehicle
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres wearing more on edges, possilbe tracking issue
offside rear handbrake reading low than nearside reading -nearside rear 345 offside rear 110-
rear diff casing lower half has traces of oil possible leaking gasket
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres wearing more on edges, possilbe tracking issue
offside rear handbrake reading low than nearside reading -nearside rear 345 offside rear 110-
rear diff casing lower half has traces of oil possible leaking gasket
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs worn
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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WU56 SFJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 WU56 SFJ, 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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What year was WU56 SFJ registered?
WU56 SFJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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