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AJ56 ULG

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ULG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 165,085 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 165,085 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 153,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both [split] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Temporary reflector fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 132,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyer wear inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,145 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 119,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,679 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 96,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 149,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 135,196 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 135,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,375 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 108,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,054 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 89,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AJ56 ULG 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 AJ56 ULG, 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 AJ56 ULG registered?

AJ56 ULG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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