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AO56 FMF

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,670 mi
Last recorded159,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 159,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 154,972 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 154,884 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both due to bulb type (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (camber arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on 2mm

oil leak on engine

slight play in an o/s/r suspension rose joint,tba

Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,726 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 133,009 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 119,184 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2020 112,489 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,800 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,185 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,164 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,546 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FMF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver 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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

AO56 FMF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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