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AG56 OAK

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,213 mi
Last recorded186,213 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG56 OAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 186,213 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 178,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 167,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 157,692 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2021 148,423 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Sep 2021 148,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 139,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Jun 2019 129,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2018 121,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,190 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,197 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,023 miles

offside rear tyre worn / wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 74,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,908 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 49,905 miles

emmisions to clean to read

Pass 18 Dec 2010 42,235 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,550 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AG56 OAK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG56 OAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AG56 OAK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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The MOT history for AG56 OAK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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