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AJ56 XPR

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,541 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 191,248 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 182,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 165,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 165,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 158,804 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 148,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 136,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner rack end slght play

Pass 31 Dec 2012 127,370 miles

4 wheel tracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front marker lights orange in colour

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

nearside rear tyre split on inner sideweall close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

slight play in offside front inner rackend

tinted sun strip at top of windscreen close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2011 114,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,918 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 72,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,178 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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AJ56 XPR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ56 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

AJ56 XPR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is AJ56 XPR safe to buy?

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