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FP56FFX
2006 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FP56FFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
18 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,234 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- body condition poor
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,374 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,374 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,604 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slight misty (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
8 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slight misty (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
19 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,517 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023 4 Jun 20269 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,301 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,094 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,840 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,179 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,959 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,124 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,658 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016 4 Jun 202625 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,685 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,520 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,475 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 4 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,539 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 4 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,887 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 4 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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FP56FFX was registered on 2006-11-02
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