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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration OU56WCZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 02 Oct 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 288,415 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 281,315 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 281,315 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 266,177 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 246,275 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 218,290 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres low on outer edges
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 202,407 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 202,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 188,642 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017 4 Jul 202629 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 175,258 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake hose is slightly twisted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
2 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 164,006 MI
4 Jul 20262 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 164,006 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 4 Jul 20262 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,316 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 155,316 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
1 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 139,168 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,766 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012 4 Jul 202625 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,766 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 4 Jul 202625 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,020 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 4 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU56WCZ was registered on 2006-09-04
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