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AK56 NHZ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,743 mi
Last recorded189,743 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 189,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2025 189,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2025 189,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded tail end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded tail end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2023 175,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 161,979 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 159,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,982 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 154,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 148,901 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 148,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 141,567 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 141,567 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 133,213 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 133,213 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 124,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 124,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,696 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,114 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicleunder panels.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 105,114 miles

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

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

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicleunder panels.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,122 miles

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

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)

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicle under panels.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badlyy on inner edges

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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AK56 NHZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AK56 NHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 NHZ registered?

AK56 NHZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 NHZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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