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BK56 GXJ

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,010 mi
Last recorded189,010 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 189,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 182,891 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 182,891 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 168,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 168,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 154,923 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 144,329 miles

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

nsf tyre devoid of tread on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,154 miles

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

nearside inner front tyre wearing and starting to mishape

Fail 23 Aug 2012 110,897 miles

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

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

nearside inner front tyre wearing and starting to mishape

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,575 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,486 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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BK56 GXJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BK56 GXJ, 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 BK56 GXJ registered?

BK56 GXJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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