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BJ56 HAX

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,488 mi
Last recorded161,488 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 HAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 161,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 161,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 153,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 139,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,642 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 124,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,075 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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BJ56 HAX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ56 HAX, 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 BJ56 HAX registered?

BJ56 HAX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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