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230,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm . front bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm . front bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
under tray fitted at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
under tray fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
O/S head lamp repaired but secure
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
O/S head lamp repaired but secure
Offside Rear Differential seal leaking
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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 ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front 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 ()
stone chip on front screen
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
o/s/r tyre starting to wear low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire not clipped into pad
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire not clipped into pad
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pad senor insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YB56 LXR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 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 YB56 LXR, 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 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YB56 LXR registered?
YB56 LXR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 2007.
Is YB56 LXR safe to buy?
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