MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres worn low
no detection on smoke test
rear diff leaking
steering rack worn recomend attention
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake warning lamp on
no detection on smoke test
rear diff leaking
steering rack worn recomend attention
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
differential leaking
exhaust heat shield loose
steering rack worn not visable on test recomend attention
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
differential leaking
exhaust heat shield loose
steering rack worn not visable on test recomend attention
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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YH56 OXM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YH56 OXM, 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 YH56 OXM registered?
YH56 OXM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2006.
Is YH56 OXM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH56 OXM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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