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AO56 AAK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,967 mi
Last recorded157,967 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 AAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,967 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy & Slight Play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (Rear of Wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 145,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 134,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 130,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,131 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,732 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,054 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,043 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,537 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,515 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,953 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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AO56 AAK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO56 AAK, 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 AO56 AAK registered?

AO56 AAK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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