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2006 BMW 520
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- Registration ML06YGC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 02 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 204,120 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays under car and both sills
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play botyh sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,139 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- undre trays fitted
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 194,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- undre trays fitted
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,219 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- e m light
29 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 184,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- e m light
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,220 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- red tpms light displayed
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,890 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
7 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,857 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- under tray secure but not fully bolted at rear section
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavily cracked but no cords visible devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front TYRE HEAVY INNER EDGE WEAR, VOID OF TREAD Dangerous
- Nearside Front TYRE HEAVY INNER EDGE WEAR, VOID OF TREAD Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Reverse lights flickering when on
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Stone chip in wind screen, not affecting drivers view
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front rear of under tray loose
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres.. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (l))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,076 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Rear of front under tray loose
- Offside Front Lower stone chip in wind screen
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,534 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,980 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel has been welded
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- manufacturers under trays fitted
- Trailer electrical socket secure but tied on
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,398 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018 18 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,601 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 18 Jun 202630 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,677 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 18 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,445 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 18 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,234 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014 18 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,899 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 18 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,245 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012 18 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,764 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,042 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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ML06YGC was registered on 2006-05-12
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