MOT Status
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160,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 2nd sidelight inop
tpms light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
tpms light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight Oil Leak Rear Diff
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight Oil Leak Rear Diff
Engine cover and under trays obscuring components.
Oil leak Rear diff leaking. ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine cover and under trays obscuring components.
Oil leak Rear diff leaking. ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heatshield insecure
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under Tray Fitted to vehicle covering components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
both front tytres scrubbing on inner edges
both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
near side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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YH56 XCS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 XCS, 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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YH56 XCS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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