MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing
vehicle has under trays fitted
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
vehicle has under trays fitted
Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Passenger Casing is missing (5.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YR56 EGY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YR56 EGY, 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 YR56 EGY registered?
YR56 EGY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is YR56 EGY safe to buy?
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