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2006 BMW 520
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- Registration GP06PMY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 189,899 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 189,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,951 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,380 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 177,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,849 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2023 24 Jun 20262 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,143 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022 24 Jun 20261 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,332 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 24 Jun 20261 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,622 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2020 24 Jun 202616 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,889 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,096 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,044 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017 24 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,323 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,941 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,941 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,715 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,037 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,426 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202618 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,499 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,414 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010 24 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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GP06PMY was registered on 2006-06-28
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