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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration GP06FDU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 130,842 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 130,842 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,710 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,967 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2025 22 Jun 202624 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,967 MI
22 Jun 202623 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,447 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024 22 Jun 202625 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,355 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,065 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays obscuring some testable components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Parts of disc face missing (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers and under trays obscuring some testable components
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,740 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 22 Jun 202618 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,604 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018 22 Jun 20265 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,001 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,332 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 22 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,614 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,435 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 22 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,204 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 22 Jun 202617 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,033 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 22 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
15 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,026 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2011 22 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,289 MI
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GP06FDU was registered on 2006-06-19
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