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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration OY56POF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 Feb 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 157,632 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,785 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,219 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,219 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,101 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,357 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022 30 Jun 202612 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,345 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,218 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,206 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and rear brake discs lightly corroded
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,414 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017 30 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,357 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016 30 Jun 202611 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,394 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,554 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,365 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2013 30 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,835 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2012 30 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,515 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OY56POF was registered on 2006-10-31
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