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BK56 OJM

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,654 mi
Last recorded210,654 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 210,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine noisy when engine speed raised

Pass 25 Jul 2020 199,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 199,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 185,138 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 166,485 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F & O/S/R inner edges. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 157,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 157,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,896 miles

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

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf + osr (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 147,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tear in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tear in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tear in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf + osr (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,978 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakepads wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 129,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 129,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,452 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)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,451 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,272 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 OJM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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