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GU56BVH
2006 BMW 520
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration GU56BVH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 18 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
16
Passes
2
Failures
88.89%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,393 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,028 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bendy shape [big bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bendy shape [big bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,137 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024 25 Jun 202619 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,612 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,391 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,051 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 25 Jun 202620 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,176 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,043 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019 25 Jun 202628 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,638 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under tray fitted
23 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,364 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
10 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,793 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,667 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 25 Jun 202629 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,015 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,352 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
1 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,846 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,387 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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GU56BVH was registered on 2006-09-01
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