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GBRO56PVY

BMW 520

2006 · BLACK · DIESEL · 168,472 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-28● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 24 tests · 18 passed · 6 failed

PASS28 September 2026
168,472 mi
FAIL28 September 2026
168,472 mi
  • MINORFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYunder tray cover fitted
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MINOROffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • PRSFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
PASS25 September 2025
160,158 mi
FAIL24 September 2025
160,158 mi
PASS19 September 2024
156,912 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL14 September 2024
156,888 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS8 September 2023
155,250 mi
FAIL2 September 2023
155,204 mi
PASS5 September 2022
154,694 mi
PASS8 September 2021
153,262 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS29 August 2020
151,940 mi
PASS3 September 2019
149,903 mi
PASS30 August 2018
142,145 mi
PASS8 September 2017
131,499 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYboth rear tyres worn out on inner edeges
PASS29 September 2016
122,551 mi
FAIL29 September 2016
122,551 mi
PASS6 November 2015
107,029 mi
PASS22 November 2014
93,093 mi
PASS29 November 2013
80,200 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDfront and rear number plates have an emblem on them
PASS11 October 2012
63,741 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS10 October 2011
50,296 mi
FAIL10 October 2011
50,294 mi
PASS4 September 2010
33,036 mi
PASS1 October 2009
22,119 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2006
First registered
2006-09
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
Tax due
2027-06-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-28
Recorded mileage
168,472 mi

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