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AJ56 ULY

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,872 mi
Last recorded185,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2024 185,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2023 174,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 160,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated d/link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market Hids (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hids (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 131,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

after market HIDS fitted can only just get a beam pattern

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, edges worn low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner wheel rim buckled

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, edges worn, outer worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 115,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

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)

Offside Rear wheel rim buckled

Fail 20 Nov 2015 115,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

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)

Offside Rear wheel rim buckled

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Nov 2014 104,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,199 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 92,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,055 miles

both front wheel rims slightly bent

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,738 miles

brake pad warning light on..pads ok

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 ULY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ULY, 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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AJ56 ULY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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