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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration FP06FZG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 201,260 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 193,159 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,839 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 183,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,074 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2024 5 Jun 20262 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 176,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
28 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,791 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,840 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,797 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,795 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,693 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,599 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,550 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- both rear tyre inner edges worn advise change soon
23 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,669 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,081 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,937 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,937 MI
5 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,235 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2013 5 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,144 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 5 Jun 202625 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,252 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 5 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,382 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
6 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,574 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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FP06FZG was registered on 2006-04-20
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