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AO56 DYS

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,094 mi
Last recorded159,094 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 133,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 110,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr tyre on 3mm

Fail 23 Sep 2011 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,463 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 86,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 86,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,301 miles

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 brake pad wear sensor wire fouling drive shaft.

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 DYS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DYS, 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 AO56 DYS registered?

AO56 DYS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is AO56 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 DYS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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