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AG56 SMV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,039 mi
Last recorded169,039 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG56 SMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 169,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 160,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,521 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 138,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel is getting high

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,429 miles

hand brake lever high

Fail 20 Dec 2018 126,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake lever high

Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,712 miles

Both rear brake flex hoses perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,028 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 105,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 80,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,943 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 70,936 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,252 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to read

Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,252 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean to read

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,477 miles

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)

emissions reading too clean to be detected by machine

n/s/f wheel rim bent

o/s/r wheel rim bent

Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,444 miles

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

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)

emissions reading too clean to be detected by machine

n/s/f wheel rim bent

o/s/r wheel rim bent

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SMV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SMV, 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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What year was AG56 SMV registered?

AG56 SMV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is AG56 SMV safe to buy?

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