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LS56BFL
2006 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS56BFL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 218,529 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
14 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 218,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 210,228 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- might have a power steering oil leak but cant tell
- hand brake ratchet a bit loose but works fine and holds in place
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 331,401 KM
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,184 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 182,612 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 182,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower joint as maked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 161,545 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre exhaust appears to be incorrect.
11 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 161,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust appears to be incorrect.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,225 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- play in nearside of steering rack inner joint
13 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- play in nearside of steering rack inner joint
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,071 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 6 Jun 20269 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,813 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,127 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 6 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,857 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 6 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,254 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012 6 Jun 20264 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,823 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011 6 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,290 MI
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LS56BFL was registered on 2006-12-02
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